For questions relating to predictions of future technology specifically related to AI and modeling human cognition. (Includes subjects such as the hypothetical Singularity.)
Questions tagged [futurism]
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How to reinvent jobs replaced by AI?
In general, what possibilities are there for reinventing job descriptions that could be replaced by an automated AI solution?
My initial ideas include:
Monitoring the AI and flagging its incorrect actions.
Possibly taking over the control in very…
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Is AGI likely to be developed in the next decade?
AI experts like Ben Goertzel and Ray Kurzweil say that AGI will be developed in the coming decade. Are they credible?
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Will artificial intelligence cause mass unemployment?
Everyone is afraid of losing their job to robots. Will or does artificial intelligence cause mass unemployment?
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Can AI Replace Jobs and Still Keep the Economy Running, and not cause this Paradox?
As AI continues to advance, it’s replacing human labor in industries ranging from manufacturing to more cognitive fields like data analysis and healthcare. While the benefits of AI—such as increased efficiency and cost savings—are widely discussed,…
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Why would ASI share resources with humans?
I am really sorry if this is a very entry-level question, but it has been on my mind a lot recently and I haven't find any satisfying answers. It is addressed only to those who expect our future not to be totally terrible.
Let's assume for a second…
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Can the probability of human extinction be computed from some model?
In a recent survey (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2410839-theres-a-5-chance-of-ai-causing-humans-to-go-extinct-say-scientists/) a majority of AI researchers considers a non negligible risk of human extinction due to the development of…
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