You know the sophisticated computer assistant named Jarvis in the film Iron Man?, the film I, the robot starring Will Smith?, or the iconic film from Keanu Reeves The Matrix?
yup, the list of films above illustrates what Artificial Intelligence (AI) looks like.
So what exactly is artificial intelligence?
Expert opinions regarding the meaning of Artificial intelligence, below are some of them:
- John McCarthy [1956]: Artificial intelligence (Artificial Intelligence) is modeling human thought processes and designing a machine to imitate human behavior.
- Roulston [1988]:”Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence) is a computer-based solution to existing problems, which uses applications that are similar to human thought processes.
- HA Simon [1987]:”Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence) is a research or place, application or instruction related to computer programming in order to do something that in human view is intelligent”.
- Rich and Knight [1991]: “Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Intelligence) is the study of how to make a computer capable of doing things better than what humans can do.
From the above definition it can be concluded that artificial intelligence is a computer program that is designed in such a way that it can do work like or as well as humans.
How does artificial intelligence threaten the future?
Lately, world companies have been aggressively making artificial intelligence-based technologies ranging from military weapons, computer technology, especially the internet, industrial technology, medicine, etc. If we look at it, it really makes human work easier, but behind that there is a concern that could happen.
Artificial intelligence can take over human work
Artificial intelligence is able to do both ordinary and difficult jobs, this makes people no longer needed
It is true that technological advances were created to free people from work, but if something like that happens, when people need work, companies will prefer machines or robots because they take into account the factors that make them superior.
When artificial intelligence is having problems
When military companies develop military technology based on artificial intelligence for example the development of military robots, what if such technology is developed by a country or group of people who do not value human life and freedom, even if intelligence is programmed only with good intentions, there is still the possibility of error. Whether it’s a glitch during control of a nuclear power plant, or an automated smart car going out of control, or a missile launch, or the stock exchange, or an automated dispute resolution system, the mistakes can be far more serious in consequences than creating a program built on “innovation.”
Sounds scary indeed if the things above happen
even the world’s scientists give their refusal on this matter, let’s call it Stephen Hawking
one of the world’s smartest scientists who have concerns over artificial intelligence which at the same time destroys human civilization
as quoted from the BBC
“The increasingly advanced developments in the field of artificial intelligence are the key to the destruction of humanity.”
The response came when he had just tested the latest voice-synthesizing technology in December 2022.
During an interview on the HBO channel, the interviewer asked Hawking:
“I know you’re trying to warn people but why should I hate fighting robots?”
“You will lose,” Hawking said.
Elon Musk, who is the founder of technology company Tesla and assembler of the Space X spacecraft, also opposes the launch of artificial intelligence, which he says can summon “demons”.
“The story about a man who uses holy water and a pentagram to control demons doesn’t work, so AI can be used to summon demons,” he said.
Musk also briefly shared his tweet on his Twitter social network account that AI is more dangerous than nuclear weapons.
In addition, Alibaba founder and executive chairman Jack Ma warned that in the next 30 years, the company’s chief executive officers (CEO) will be lost and replaced by artificial intelligence.
according to a Cnet report, Tuesday (25/4/2022).
Of the several figures above who reject the existence of AI or artificial intelligence, it is different with Google and Facebook company officials who until now continue to innovate to create artificial intelligence-based technology.
So does all this risk mean we have to limit the development of AI? Mister argues that, as the possible benefits (freedom from unwanted hard work, discovery of new methods of curing disease, safer driving, etc.), seem to far outweigh the costs so far,
Optimism and caution in the face of uncertainty seems to be the right way to dispel the worst.
What do you think, is the future with artificial intelligence as progress or even destruction?
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