Is artificial intelligence the reason scientists haven't found any evidence of alien civilizations? Scientists believe that there must be a connection between the development of AI on Earth and the decreasing likelihood of finding evidence of an alien civilization.
Scientists adhering to the Fermi paradox have stated that the contradiction between the high probability of the existence of extraterrestrial life and the complete lack of evidence for it may have been related to AI development among humans on Earth.
According to a report published by Michael Garrett, it is suggested that the evolution of AI into artificial super intelligence (ASI) could be the 'great filter', keeping extraterrestrial evidence at bay.
The Great Filter theory says that intelligent life must overcome a hurdle to become advanced and interstellar. The theory also applies to natural disasters and self-destruction.
Garrett argues that the development of artificial superintelligence could be a tipping point for civilizations, potentially leading to extinction within 200 years if left unchecked. This time frame could explain the lack of detectable signs of past ETIs.
Garett's study also highlights the urgency of developing regulations for AI development and pursuing a multi-planetary future to mitigate these existential threats.
In addition to concerns about immediate job displacement, the ethical and societal implications of advanced AI are also significant. Issues such as algorithmic bias, societal manipulation, and AI's potential to make autonomous decisions raise a host of unanswered questions.
Stephen Hawking previously warned that AI would surpass human intelligence and possibly replace humanity entirely. This scenario ties in with the concept of ASI, a super-intelligent AI that surpasses human capabilities.
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday appointed Amazon.com Inc. and Nvidia Corp. tapped to fund a new joint artificial intelligence research program as the two countries look to improve cooperation on the fast-emerging technology, Bloomberg reported.
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Published: Apr 11, 2024 6:22 PM IST