Stephen Hawking, one of the most important scientists in history, left some reflections on artificial intelligence.
Although there is currently a boom in AI, the physicist warned about its dangers a decade ago.
In the last few hours, the words of the British physicist went viral again.
Back in 2014, before his death in 2018, Hawking predicted that artificial intelligence could mean the end of humanity.
Stephen Hawking a decade ago said that efforts to create intelligent machines represent a threat.
The renowned scientist told the BBC in 2014 that
"the development of complete artificial intelligence (AI) could translate into the end of the human race
. "
The theoretical physicist, who died in 2018 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), used a "new" advanced system to communicate.
The theoretical physicist died in 2018 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
At the time, his warning came in response to a question about revamping such technology, which involved a basic form of AI.
For Hawking, the artificial intelligence developed up to that point proved to be very useful, but he feared that a more elaborate version of AI
"may decide to redesign itself and even reach a higher level."
Hawking feared that AI would surpass man.
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"Humans, who are beings limited by their slow biological evolution, will not be able to compete with machines, and will be surpassed,"
the scientist commented in 2014.
Despite his fears, Hawking was enthusiastic about the improvements made to the technology he used to speak and write.
The only thing that didn't change was the robotic tone of his voice, but Hawking insisted during that talk with the BBC that he didn't want a more natural voice.
"It became my brand, and I wouldn't have changed it for one with a more natural tone and a British accent.
They told me that children who need a voice on the computer want one like mine," he concluded at that time.