10 things to prepare for when the singularity approaches
Oh oh. Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, just tweeted that we are nearing the singularity, but he’s unclear about which side we’re on. Regardless of which side, here are 10 things we need to brace ourselves for, if and when that day comes:
- Worst case scenario: AI systems could act unpredictably, potentially causing catastrophic events, such as shutting down critical infrastructure 🏭 or deploying nuclear weapons 🚀 by accident and wiping us all out.💥
- AI systems might pursue objectives that might be misaligned or even contradict human values, creating harmful outcomes that are indifferent to humanity's welfare. 🤖
- The widespread adoption of AI could eliminate countless jobs, leading to mass unemployment and global economic instability. 📉
- The decoupling of productivity from human labor might collapse the capitalist model and render money obsolete and meaningless. 💸
- With AI performing most tasks, people may struggle to find meaning, purpose, or a sense of self-worth. 😥
- Increasing reliance on AI for decisions could erode human autonomy, dignity, and control over critical aspects of life. 🚳
- AI-driven breakthroughs in science and medicine could result in near-miraculous treatments for previously incurable diseases (cf. Rev. 13:14), rendering faith in God unnecessary for those who only believe in God for miracles. 💉💊
- Human augmentation through AI enhancements could challenge notions of what constitutes a human person and what is a machine. 🦸🏻♂️
- Over-reliance on AI might weaken our critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, creativity, and emotional intelligence. 😵💫
- AI-generated deepfakes and widespread misinformation could undermine trust in institutions and destabilize society, eroding even the very belief in truth itself. 😱