The Approaching Technological Singularity
Technological singularity is a theory about the invention of artificial intelligence. According to this hypothesis, an upgradable intelligent machine would enter a runaway reaction of self-improvement cycles. It would repeatedly make a better version of itself,
Commercial or Military A.I. May Not Be Ethical
Artificial intelligence is being developed by many commercial and military organizations for making money, gaining power or providing security. Commercial projects mostly start with good intentions of improving our lives by giving better products and services.
We Must Prepare Before It's Too Late
We must consider the consequences of technological singularity before it is too late. It is hard to explain these consequences to the world because the pros of A.I. development seem to outweigh the cons. Even if the whole world were to understand the threats of A.I.
Open Source Is Not the Answer
It might seem like the open source model could be the way develop a safe and ethical A.I. There are already some open source or public projects developing artificial intelligence. They involve very smart and enthusiastic people who work hard to get these organizations going.
All This Progress with Little Benefit
It is hard to grasp the speed of technological improvements these days. We enjoy the assistance of technology every day by using elevators, cars, computers and smartphones. With technology, we are exploring other worlds, making new inventions and
Voiceless People of Good Will
Some people are more fortunate than others. Hard work alone cannot explain why. It's unlikely that a billionaire worked a million times longer or harder, to get that much ahead of others. There is no guarantee that the best representatives of