The dawn of artificial intelligence
Powerful computers will reshape humanity’s future. How to ensure the promise outweighs the perils
“THE development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race,” Stephen Hawking warns. Elon Musk fears that the development of artificial intelligence, or AI, may be the biggest existential threat humanity faces. Bill Gates urges people to beware of it.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “The dawn of artificial intelligence”
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