Should We Worry About AI and Our Future?
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Vocabulary
artificial intelligence /ˌɑr.təˈfɪʃ.əl ɪn.ˈtel.ə.dʒəns/ noun
computer systems that can learn and make decisions like humans do
Artificial intelligence helps doctors find diseases in X-rays.
existential /ˌɛɡ.zɪˈsten.ʃəl/ adjective
related to the existence or survival of something or someone
An existential threat to our company would be a complete loss of customers.
control /kənˈtroʊl/ verb
to manage or direct something so it does what you want
We need to control how much time children spend on their phones.
Article
Artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful every day. Some people worry that AI could become dangerous in the future. These worries are called existential fears. Let's look at what these concerns are and whether we should take them seriously.
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