A Layman’s Guide to Whether AI Could Really Kill Us All

Author(s): Chandrayan Gupta

Originally published on Towards AI.

Are reports of the demise of humankind greatly exaggerated?
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I have a dual degree in law and business management and my areas of speciality are mental health, writing tips, self-improvement, productivity, and entertainment. I am not a techie. I cannot code. I do not have a comprehensive understanding of the internet. I use Windows. I am a freelance writer and an author. I am not a software expert. Which makes me the perfect person to pen this article.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the issue of the day. AI is discussed and regulated on a national, legislative level. Earlier this month the European Union (EU), after thirty-eight hours of negotiation between lawmakers and policymakers, agreed upon the AI Act, which is the world’s first legal framework for the development of AI, with the aim of protecting individuals and businesses and preventing the misuse of AI.

AI doomsaying has become commonplace. People are afraid of the potential of AI to replace humans and take over the world. Technology has been evolving exponentially. Rare are the parts of the world where technology has not pervaded every avenue of the residents’ personal and professional lives. And people are afraid. What is the endgame? Will AI one day overthrow humans? Is AI… Read the full blog for free on Medium.

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