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Artificial intelligence
Library / Technology
Artificial intelligence
Deep learning 2012; large language models 2022 onward
Reference topicStudy guide in preparation
Study guide
The full study guide for this topic is being prepared. Meanwhile, here is the curator's guide below.
Curator's notes
- Why it matters
- Machines that write, reason and create
- What to read
- Brian Christian, The Alignment Problem; see The future of humanity below
- Technology
- Artificial intelligence
- Social effect
- Machines that write, reason and create
- Reading
- Brian Christian, The Alignment Problem; see The future of humanity below
- Also in The future of humanity: Force
- Artificial intelligence
- Also in The future of humanity: Where we stand (approx., 2026)
- AI systems write, code, reason and act as agents; rapid capability gains
- Also in The future of humanity: Hopeful scenario
- Cures, abundance, personalised education for all
- Also in The future of humanity: Dangerous scenario
- Mass job disruption, manipulation, concentration of power, loss of control
- Also in The future of humanity: What humans will need
- Judgment, ethics, critical thinking, learning how to learn
Sheikh OwaisCommunication & Leadership Architect
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