I have already written a blog on Singularity where it was defined in terms of rapid change in different disciplines. As the most profound change could be brought about by AI, we can redefine Singularity in terms of AI. Thus, Singularity is going to be the moment when AI will no longer be under human control. Are we ready for such an eventuality? One expert has put an exact date on this happening.
Singularity happens when AI surpasses human control. It may be just a few years away. It is going to be a much shorter estimate then most of the current projections.
Some estimate that AGI could be achieved within 3 to 8 years. AGI is the ability to perform tasks as well as the humans. AGI is a precursor to singularity. There is global excitement about AGI. It means capital investment and human commitment. Talent is channelized in the direction of achieving AGI.
Still the technology has not matured to achieve AGI. There is a pursuit underway. Maybe, it will take long years. Maybe it is within our reach in near future.
Asimov, a sci-fi writer speaks about faster-than-light travel navigated by robots with a hyperspatial engine designed by a supercomputer called the Brain without any human intervention. The element of elimination of human creators could be described as Singularity. Asimov talks of robots outthinking humans in this work. The idea is superintelligence that exceeds human cognitive abilities. This is the crux of Singularity.
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