13.1 - The Singularity and The Future

Artificial Intelligence Policy

Author

Prof. Jack Reilly

Published

S2026

🧠 Think:

  • What does the future hold? Is there an AI Singularity on the horizon?
  • Are current AI paradigms, products, and tools sufficient to bring about substantial technological and societal change? Do we need a new paradigm for AI to continue to advance? Is there another AI winter on the horizon without substantial new scientific and technological invention?
  • Is AI a greater or lesser exisential risk than other threats (nuclear, climate, disease, etc) facing humanity? Or is AI not really about threat at all, and more about promise? Can we build a better future for us all with technology?

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new FB guy venture - Wait But Why (Urban), 2015. β€œThe AI Revolution: The Road to Superintelligence” - Part 1 - Part 2 - β€œAI 2027” - See also*: The AI 2027 scenario and what it means: a video tour

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