The Last Invention Introducing: The Last Invention
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Sep 15, 2025 Explore the fierce debate over ultra-intelligent AI and its potential impact on humanity. Technologists voice alarm over the possibility of AI escaping human control, raising existential concerns. Meanwhile, optimists envision a future filled with unprecedented prosperity and even space travel. Dive into the rich history of the quest for a thinking machine and uncover the deep divides among experts. Are we on the brink of an amazing transformation or facing an unprecedented threat? The conversation is heating up!
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Creators Sound the Alarm
- Some of AI's architects now warn the world may change catastrophically if ultra-intelligent machines arise.
- Gregory Warner highlights that creators themselves feel uncertain about staying in control.
Former Evangelist's Change Of Heart
- Gregory Warner recounts that he once promoted AI enthusiastically and later changed his view.
- He and others who built AI now express regret or deep concern about its risks.
Two Visions: Abundance Or Limitless Power
- Some experts foresee AI delivering unprecedented abundance and human flourishing.
- Others believe the technology could be limitless and surpass humans at almost every task.