Today, August 29, the name Skynet has been attracting attention on social media. Why? Well, supposedly in the movie “Terminator” today would be the day when the artificial intelligence called Skynet would become self-aware and take control of everything, leading the world to destruction.
Although this happens in a science fiction movie, with the advancement of technology, many people around the world have questioned whether something like this could happen.
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Currently, companies such as OpenAI, Meta, Alpabeth and others have made giant strides in this area. And the creation of an artificial intelligence that can surpass human consciousness is increasingly generating panic. For this reason, alarmist voices have arisen that seek to stop or regulate the advances of this technology.
But how likely is this to happen? Tech Bit will tell you.
Dr. Carlos Gershenson, a researcher at the Institute for Research in Applied Mathematics and Systems (IIMAS) of UNAM, revealed through Gaceta UNAM that AI does “things that we are not good at.” However, “when we try to force them to be like humans, the results are much poorer than when we want machines to simply do a task.”
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This is because there is still no consensus on what consciousness is, which is a point where humans reflect on who they are and what they do in this world. According to the specialist, perceptual consciousness “is relatively easier to reproduce, but self-awareness is not only more difficult to replicate in artificial systems, but even to define in humans.”
For this reason, the specialist points out that so far, there is no indication that AI can reach a level of self-awareness that would put us humans in danger.
We asked ChatGPT and Gemini if they thought they could achieve self-awareness and thus the intention to conquer the world. Here’s what they said:
ChatGPT: “As for the intentions to “take over the world,” this is more the stuff of science fiction narrative. AIs have no desires or motivations; they operate according to the instructions and programming they are given. Ethical and safety concerns around AI are very important, but the idea of an AI developing malignant intentions is more a matter of fiction than actual reality.”
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Gemini: “The idea that a language model like me could become a world conqueror is more the stuff of science fiction than reality. My role is to help people, not harm them. However, it is important that we continue to research and debate the potential impacts of artificial intelligence. It is essential to develop ethical and regulatory frameworks that ensure responsible use of this technology.”
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