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Humans could be replaced by AI: Study
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Humans could be replaced by AI: Study

[ad_1] Researchers found 'AI (particularly large language models, or LLMs) may alter the nature of their work.The study was published in Journal, 'Science.' Grossmann and colleagues observed that large language models trained on massive amounts of text data are becoming more capable of simulating human-like responses and behaviour. This opens up new avenues for testing theories and hypotheses about human behaviour at unprecedented scale and speed. "What we wanted to explore in this article is how social science research practices can be adapted, even reinvented, to harness the power of AI," said Igor Grossmann, professor of psychology at Waterloo.Traditionally, social sciences rely on a range of methods, including questionnaires, behavioural tests, observational studies, and experiments...
Human extinction threat ‘overblown’ says AI sage Marcus
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Human extinction threat ‘overblown’ says AI sage Marcus

[ad_1] Ever since the poem churning ChatGPT burst on the scene six months ago, expert Gary Marcus has voiced caution against artificial intelligence's ultra-fast development and adoption.But against AI's apocalyptic doomsayers, the New York University emeritus professor told AFP in a recent interview that the technology's existential threats may currently be "overblown." "I'm not personally that concerned about extinction risk, at least for now, because the scenarios are not that concrete," said Marcus in San Francisco. "A more general problem that I am worried about... is that we're building AI systems that we don't have very good control over and I think that poses a lot of risks, (but) maybe not literally existential."Long before the advent of ChatGPT, Marcus designed his first AI pr...
OpenAI co-founders warn of ‘superintelligence’ threat from AI
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OpenAI co-founders warn of ‘superintelligence’ threat from AI

[ad_1] The developers behind ChatGPT, OpenAI, including CEO Sam Altman, expressed their concern in a blogpost on Monday, that artificial intelligence (AI) could surpass the "expert skill level" of humans in various domains within the next 10 years, leading to the emergence of "superintelligence" that outperforms other powerful technologies. OpenAI officials stated, "Superintelligence will be more powerful than any other technology humanity has had to grapple with in the past." They further emphasized the importance of managing risks associated with this development in order to achieve a significantly more prosperous future. Business Insider reported.The introduction of ChatGPT and similar generative AI tools has raised concerns among industry leaders regarding the potential disruption t...
AI threatens humanity’s future, 61% of Americans say
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AI threatens humanity’s future, 61% of Americans say

[ad_1] The swift growth of artificial intelligence technology could put the future of humanity at risk, according to most Americans surveyed in a Reuters/Ipsos poll published on Wednesday.More than two-thirds of Americans are concerned about the negative effects of AI and 61% believe it could threaten civilization. Since OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot became the fastest-growing application of all time, the widespread integration of AI into everyday life has catapulted AI to the forefront of public discourse. ChatGPT has kicked off an AI arms race, with tech heavyweights like Microsoft and Google vying to outdo each other's AI accomplishments. Lawmakers and AI companies are also concerned: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Tuesday testified before U.S. Congress, voicing concerns about thepotential misu...