A self improving AI with access to near endless CPU power via the internet and storage has an almost limitless ability to improve itself
Admittedly any such entity would be reliant on humans (at least for now) for power generation, and upkeep of the networks or super computers that run its code
However, the goals or aspirations of a truly conscious AI are not knowable at this time, and it may simply be enough to such an entity to destroy humanity by unleashing a nuclear holocaust in order to fulfill some self directed end
What are your thoughts, is it inevitable and if so, is it coming soon?
Admittedly any such entity would be reliant on humans (at least for now) for power generation, and upkeep of the networks or super computers that run its code
However, the goals or aspirations of a truly conscious AI are not knowable at this time, and it may simply be enough to such an entity to destroy humanity by unleashing a nuclear holocaust in order to fulfill some self directed end
What are your thoughts, is it inevitable and if so, is it coming soon?