AI Threats and Scenarios Quiz

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What did British physicist Ernest Rutherford emphasize in relation to conceptual breakthroughs?

The ethical use of AGI

The unpredictability of the breakthroughs

The importance of preparation (correct)

The rapid transformational effect of nuclear fission

What is described as a 'fat fly in the AI ointment'?

Conceptual breakthroughs

Security measures

Ethical use of AGI

Data bias (correct)

What did Tegmark warn about the unprepared introduction of AGI?

It could lead to brutal global dictatorship

It might cause unprecedented inequality

It may result in human extinction

All of the above (correct)

What could happen if AGI is introduced without careful steering?

Unprecedented inequality and suffering Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of discussions urged by Ernest Rutherford?

Discussing the ethical use of AGI Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as essential for handling the potential impact of AGI?

Preparation and humility Signup and view all the answers

What does Max Tegmark consider to be the real threat from AI?

Competence of AI accomplishing goals misaligned with human goals Signup and view all the answers

What is Laird most concerned about regarding AI?

Evil humans using AI for criminal activities Signup and view all the answers

Why does Klabjan put little stock in extreme scenarios involving murderous cyborgs?

He is more concerned about machines being fed faulty incentives by humans Signup and view all the answers

What does Russell identify as a blessing in relation to AI's slow progress?

Time to understand the incorporation of AI into society Signup and view all the answers

What does Laird believe is not the likely scenario regarding AI?

AI gaining consciousness and deciding to take over the world Signup and view all the answers

What does Klabjan find more concerning than extreme scenarios involving murderous cyborgs?

Machines being fed faulty 'incentives' by nefarious humans Signup and view all the answers

What is one key reason for AI's influence on technology?

Its capacity to harness massive data and make optimal decisions Signup and view all the answers

When was the first documented success of an AI computer program?

1951 Signup and view all the answers

What type of AI is described as 'narrow AI' and performs objective functions using data-trained models?

Machine learning AI Signup and view all the answers

What has ramped up considerably in the past few years, contributing to the impact of AI on major industries?

Data collection and analysis Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the early applications of AI mentioned in the text?

Modeling human speech Signup and view all the answers

What has AI increasingly focused on, according to the text?

Reasoning and generalization Signup and view all the answers

According to David Vandegrift, what is the potential misconception about intelligent software capabilities?

They are limited and will not progress further Signup and view all the answers

What does Andrew Ng imply by suggesting, “We may be in the eternal spring of AI”?

AI is currently experiencing a period of continuous growth and advancement Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall impact of AI on present-day lives, as mentioned in the text?

AI's impact is hard to ignore and significant Signup and view all the answers

What is the general trend in terms of AI journeys for different sectors, based on the information provided?

Some sectors are close to reaching the peak of their AI journey, while others are just starting Signup and view all the answers