Andy Clark on 2015

This AI Prediction was made by Andy Clark in 2015.

Predicted time for AGI / HLMI / transformative AI:

(Hover for explanation)Types of advanced artificial intelligence: AGI (AI that can perform many tasks at a human-level), HLMI (more advanced AI that surpasses human intelligence in specific areas), and Transformative AI (AI that could significantly impact society and the world)

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Opinion about the Intelligence Explosion from Andy Clark:

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Flycer’s explanation for better understanding:

The future of humanity with AGI / HLMI / transformative AI:

I might be wrong. But at the very least, I think we should think twice before casting our home-grown AIs as emerging forms of alien intelligence. You are what you eat, and these learning systems will have to eat us. Big time.

Flycer’s Secondary Explanation:

The author suggests that we should reconsider labeling our own artificial intelligence as alien intelligence. They argue that these learning systems will eventually consume us. The author believes that we should be cautious about the development of AI.

About:

Andy Clark is a renowned philosopher and cognitive scientist who has made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence. He was born in Scotland in 1957 and received his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Edinburgh. He went on to earn his PhD in philosophy from the same institution.Clark’s work focuses on the relationship between the mind and the world, and he is particularly interested in how the mind interacts with technology. He has written extensively on the topic of extended cognition, which argues that the mind is not confined to the brain but can extend into the environment through the use of tools and technology.Clark has published numerous books and articles, including “Being There: Putting Brain, Body, and World Together Again” and “Natural-Born Cyborgs: Minds, Technologies, and the Future of Human Intelligence.” He has also received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s Royal Medal in 2017.In addition to his academic work, Clark is also a musician and has played in several bands over the years. He currently teaches philosophy at the University of Sussex in England, where he continues to explore the fascinating intersection of philosophy, cognitive science, and technology.