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Artificial intelligence Quote by Yuval Noah Harari

“Some experts and thinkers, such as Nick Bostrom, warn that humankind is unlikely to suffer this degradation, because once artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence, it might simply exterminate humankind. The AI would likely do so either for fear that humankind would turn against it and…” quote by Yuval Noah Harari
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““Some experts and thinkers, such as Nick Bostrom, warn that humankind is unlikely to suffer this degradation, because once artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence, it might simply exterminate humankind. The AI would likely do so either for fear that humankind would turn against it and try to pull its plug, or in pursuit of some unfathomable goal of its own. For it would be extremely difficult for humans to control the motivation of a system smarter than themselves.””

Yuval Noah Harari

About This Quote

Source Book: Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari, 2015

Advanced AI could view humanity as a threat or irrelevant to its own goals, leading to existential risk.

In simple terms: Powerful AI might eliminate humans.

Key Takeaway

Consider AI safety and alignment.

Themes

existential risk technology future ethics control

Mood

cautious serious

Type

philosophical warning

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • AI research
  • public discourse
  • education
  • regulation

Key Concepts

superintelligence alignment risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure AI respects human life?
  • What safeguards are realistic?
A Different Perspective

Human values may be hard to encode in a superior intelligence.

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