The Path To Artificial General Intelligence
A computer with artificial general intelligence (AGI) might be capable of performing everyday tasks better than humans. This could save time and money. It could also enable the development of new technologies and solutions to global issues. Such a system could also play a role in addressing climate change. In addition to improving mankind’s quality of life, it could lead to a far-reaching effect on social cohesion.
The development of an AGI is a tall order. There is a lot to consider, including the security of such a system. AI systems are highly capable of performing a wide variety of tasks, posing unique security challenges. However, it is not clear how to go about ensuring that humans can continue to control such powerful computers.
One possible solution is ‘containers’ for AI systems that are deployed in less-controlled environments. These contain some of the features that are expected of an AGI such as an understanding of human emotion. Another way is to develop large “foundation models” that can be customized for special purposes.
For many, the best thing about artificial general intelligence is the potential to save lives. If an intelligent machine were able to perform a wide range of functions, it might prove to be more useful than a human in the workplace or in the home. An AGI could do things like recognize faces and describe photos, but it is unclear how such a machine would interact with humans in the real world.
Achieving the aforementioned may take years, if not decades, to achieve. However, there is reason to believe that such a system is within reach. As the human race makes technological advances, we will soon be in a position to develop an AI capable of performing any task we throw at it.
Other aspects of such a machine include learning from the Internet, and its ability to learn new skills by interacting with other machines. Some researchers even suggest that an AGI will be able to learn to play the guitar and write a decent poem. But, if an AI system can’t make the leap from programming to composing music, the next logical step is to use a human.
Despite the aforementioned challenges, many experts predict that artificial general intelligence will be in our hands by the end of the decade. This is due in part to the exponential nature of technological change. Rather than a single breakthrough, we will likely witness several in the same period. Eventually, it is predicted that we will have an army of AI systems to tackle global warming and other societal crises.
While a computer with AGI might be able to do the most important things, it is likely that humans will continue to be the most significant contributors to innovation. Indeed, it has been estimated that our collective effort will be equated to 20,000 years of technological progress in the 21st century. Consequently, the question is whether we will be ready for an AI-enabled future.