Technological singularity

By:

Shanahan, Murray

Material type: Text

TextSeries: The MIT Press Essential Knowledge SeriesPublication details: MIT Press 2015 CambridgeDescription: 244pISBN:

9780262527804

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

006.3 SHA

Summary: The concept of a "singularity" in human history, where humans are expected to be overtaken by artificial intelligence, has become a serious debate. The author explores the potential implications of this event, examining the philosophical and pragmatic implications of the idea. The author discusses the rapid development of AI, both biologically inspired and engineered from scratch, and the potential impact on human personhood, responsibility, rights, and identity. The singularity presents both a threat and an opportunity for humanity to transcend its limitations.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Book	Jammu General Stacks	Non-fiction	006.3 SHA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		IIMJ-9431

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The concept of a "singularity" in human history, where humans are expected to be overtaken by artificial intelligence, has become a serious debate. The author explores the potential implications of this event, examining the philosophical and pragmatic implications of the idea. The author discusses the rapid development of AI, both biologically inspired and engineered from scratch, and the potential impact on human personhood, responsibility, rights, and identity. The singularity presents both a threat and an opportunity for humanity to transcend its limitations.

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