There is another kind of identity
theft. We humans are slowly but inexorably-- and apparently inevitably-- allowing
artificial intelligence to steal our humanity. In fact, we are, oddly,
encouraging it. But, unlike the kind of identity theft of which we are all too
aware, this one won’t be just a major inconvenience. There will be no coming
back from this usurpation. As artificial intelligence grows ever more prevalent
and ever more capable, we allow it—rely on it—to perform ever more of the
functions that heretofore only humans could do. In many cases, this has caused
us to lose the ability to perform those functions. We are becoming increasingly
helpless—and dependent on A.I.
The singularity looms. At some
point, A.I. may far surpass our capabilities—and decide we are not “essential.”
Or worse.
Intelligence is not something that
should ever be ceded to anyone…or anything…else.
If we become dumb as a post while
we allow the unchecked advancement of artificial intelligence, we will
have lost our humanity.
And our future.
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