Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) could achieve human-level intelligence as soon as next year. This contradicts the estimate made by futurist Ray Kurzweil, who believes that AI will reach human-level intelligence by 2029.
Musk has been vocal about his concerns regarding AI and the potential dangers associated with it. He has called for more regulation of the technology, fearing that it could lead to “civilizational destruction” if mismanaged.
Kurzweil, who has also served as Google’s director of engineering, is known for his far-flung predictions. His book “The Singularity Is Near” predicts that human beings will soon “transcend biology” and traverse the universe as immortal cyborgs. He also believes that he will live forever after uploading his consciousness onto a computer.
While the debate on when AI will reach human-level intelligence continues, it is clear that the power of AI is growing rapidly. It is important for society to carefully consider the implications of this technology and for governments to regulate it responsibly to avoid any potential negative consequences.
Kurzweil explained that people need help grasping the concept of exponential growth, which is why they may need help accepting his predictions.
He believes that AI will grow exponentially, with the potential of surpassing the intelligence of all humans combined by 2029.
