Nov 22, 2023
People fear what they do not understand. In this case, like so many, people don't understand AI because they hear nothing about it but marketing hype and doomsday sensationalism.
The reality of AI is much more boring. You are wise to mention Carlo Sini's ideas, because the reality of AI is that it is an extension of human technology, We are NOT, contrary to doomsday hype, creating a new species.
Yes, what kind of civilization do we wish to construct? A big and complicated question.
But how many people will take the time to listen to such reasoned arguments? Hype is quicker and easier, conspiracy theories more interesting than reality.
