The Myth of a Superhuman AI – Backchannel

5/12/2017

In this article, the author challenges the popular notion of a superhuman artificial intelligence (AI) that is likely to surpass human intelligence and control the world. The article argues that this fear is largely based on science fiction and misunderstandings about the capabilities and limitations of AI. The author highlights the current state of AI technology and emphasizes that AI systems have specific domains of expertise but lack general intelligence. The article also addresses misconceptions about AI's ability to self-improve exponentially and the importance of human values and ethics in AI development. Overall, it suggests that instead of worrying about a superhuman AI, we should focus on the practical and ethical considerations of AI technologies.

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