Our Final Invention
In 'Our Final Invention', James Barrat dives into the profound implications of artificial intelligence, articulating the risks of creating machines that could surpass human intelligence. He presents a compelling argument that, while AI holds incredible potential to transform society, it also poses existential threats that we must confront. The narrative weaves together historical insights, expert opinions, and alarming scenarios that challenge our understanding of intelligence itself. As advancements in technology accelerate, Barrat urges readers to question the limits of our control over these creations. Will our quest for innovation ultimately lead to our downfall, or can we chart a safe path forward?
By James Barrat
Published: 2015
"Artificial intelligence is humanity's last and greatest invention; it holds the potential to solve our most pressing challenges, but it also poses existential risks that we cannot ignore."
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Elon Musk named Our Final Invention one of 5 books everyone should read about the future A Huffington Post Definitive Tech Book of 2013 In as little as a decade, artificial intelligence could match and then surpass human intelligence. Corporations and government agencies around the world are pouring billions into achieving AI's Holy Grail—human-level intelligence. Once AI has attained it, scientists argue, it will have survival drives much like our own. We may be forced to compete with a rival more cunning, more powerful, and more alien than we can imagine. Through profiles of tech visionaries, industry watchdogs, and groundbreaking AI systems, James Barrat's Our Final Invention explores the perils of the heedless pursuit of advanced AI. Until now, human intelligence has had no rival. Can we coexist with beings whose intelligence dwarfs our own? And will they allow us to?
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James Barrat
James Barrat is a renowned author and speaker known for his thought-provoking works on technology, artificial intelligence, and the future of humanity. His notable books include 'Our Final Invention: Artificial Intelligence and the End of the Human Era,' which explores the implications of advanced AI, and 'The Last Robot,' a speculative fiction novel that delves into the moral complexities of creating intelligent machines. Barrat's writing is characterized by its blend of rigorous research, philosophical inquiry, and engaging storytelling, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience.
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- Authors
- James Barrat
- Published
- February 2015
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Griffin
- ISBN
- 1250058783
- Language
- English
- Pages
- N/A
- Genres
- Artificial IntelligenceTechnology
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