The fear of artificial intelligence

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Our Fear of Artificial Intelligence

A true AI might ruin the world—but that assumes it’s possible at all.

By Paul Ford

Years ago I had coffee with a friend who ran a startup. He had just turned 40. His father was ill, his back was sore, and he found himself overwhelmed by life. “Don’t laugh at me,” he said, “but I was counting on the singularity.” Continue reading… “The fear of artificial intelligence”