Artificial Intelligence

I believe that AI Developers uphold the human brain as a standard for AI based on two factors; one that we are the smartest thing we have even encountered thus far, and two logic can only take you so far. Adaptable AI may be used in numerous different fields to expand the horizon of humanity which it itself can adapt to numerous different situations on the go. An AI capable of thought on a level with the Human brain would be able to perform numerous tasks simultaneously whilst also being able to adapt to certain situations, giving it an increased edge over the single minded AI dedicated to a single task. Though this would also run the risk of coming with the flaws of humanity, I personally believe that it is these flaws that have allowed us to come as far as we have – our ability to fail, learn and make better.

I believe the scare and fear mongering behind the “Skynet” AI is unfounded, to an extent. Though the possibilities of a rampant AI may be possible, it is likely they will be extremely slim. The individuals making these AI are smart people. However, there would be a number of founded drawbacks from the implementation of “Strong” AI in our society. Two examples being that AI are able to be hacked (however hard) which poses a serious risk depending on the AI’s placement and function. The other being a serious unemployment problem as “Strong” AI make for a disposable workforce, forcing large swaths of people into unemployment.