Artificial Intelligence to Take Longer Than Expected to Revolutionize Society

Predictions are being made that artificial intelligence (AI) will be built sooner than most people think, but it will take much longer for AI to truly revolutionize society. AI is a form of computer science that allows machines to learn from experience and adapt their behavior without being explicitly programmed. It has been suggested that AI could eventually replace human labor in many industries, as well as automate many processes and tasks. However, experts believe that the development of true AI is still far off. According to Professor Mark Bishop of Goldsmiths University in London, “The development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) - which would allow machines to match or exceed human levels of intelligence - is likely to take decades or even centuries before it can be achieved.” He goes on to explain that “there are still major challenges with regard to programming AGI so that it can interact with its environment in an intelligent way.” In addition, there are ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI technology. For example, some fear that if robots become too intelligent they could potentially threaten humanity by taking over jobs and making decisions without considering the consequences for humans. This has led some experts such as Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking to call for caution when developing advanced AI technologies. It is clear then that while AGI may be developed sooner than expected, it will take much longer for this technology to truly revolutionize society due its complexity and potential ethical implications. As Professor Bishop puts it: “We need a careful balance between developing these technologies responsibly and ensuring they benefit humanity rather than create new problems."