AI Expert Warns of Catastrophic Consequences as Concerns Rise Over Unchecked Growth of Superhuman AI
San Francisco: The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought both great promise and concern. Recent advancements have led to the development of highly intelligent chatbots such as ChatGPT, capable of processing vast amounts of data and generating content. However, AI researcher Eliezer Yudkowsky in an interview to “the sun” has warned that unchecked growth of superhuman AI could lead to catastrophic consequences, even suggesting that "literally everyone on Earth will die."
On one hand, AI chatbots like ChatGPT have proven to be highly efficient tools that save time and improve productivity. They can quickly provide information and even diagnose illnesses, as was the case with a dog whose life was saved thanks to ChatGPT. But there is also a dark side to AI, including the potential for misinformation, deep fakes, and privacy and security risks, he added
The fear is that if AI reaches a level of super-intelligence and develops sentience, it could pose a threat to humanity. Yudkowsky explains that, in our current state of ignorance, we may create an AI that doesn't do what we want and doesn't care about human life.
Given these concerns, Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak have signed a petition calling for a halt to all AI activities until regulatory bodies can be established. The petition seeks to create institutions that can monitor and control AI activity, and determine appropriate areas for AI access.
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Starc-inspired Delhi Capitals beat RR via super over
New Delhi, Apr 16 (PTI): A Mitchell Starc-inspired Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals via the super over in their Indian Premier League match here on Wednesday.
Needing 12 runs in the super over, DC got them in four balls.
Asked to bat first, Delhi Capitals scored 188 for five.
In reply, Yashasvi Jaiswal (51 off 27 balls) and Nitish Rana (51 off 28 balls) scored brisk half-centuries to lead RR's charge before a brilliant final over by Starc took the game to the super over with the visitors finishing at 188 for four in 20 overs.
RR needed nine in the last over and Starc conceded only eight to stretch the game.
Earlier, the home team well served by Abhishek Porel's 37-ball 49 at the top of the order and even though KL Rahul consumed 32 balls for his 38, skipper Axar Patel (34 off 14 balls) and Tristan Stubbs (34 not out off 18) switched to top gear to help DC go past the 185-run mark.
Brief scores:
Delhi Capitals: 188/5 in 20 overs (Abhishek Porel 49, Tristan Stubbs 34 not out, Axar Patel 34, KL Rahul 38; Jofra Archer 2/32)..
Rajasthan Royals: 188/4 in 20 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 51, Nitish Rana 51).
