Navigating the Dual Nature of Artificial Intelligence: Threats and Promises.
The fear of a superintelligent AI taking over the world is misplaced, according to this article. While AI could be dangerous, the focus should be on ensuring humans remain in control of physical infrastructure, such as power plants and factories, and being cautious about rolling out autonomous systems. The idea that a superintelligent AI would immediately take over the world is unlikely, as it would need human help to maintain physical infrastructure. The article argues that the relationship between human intelligence and our power over the natural world is what gives us almost godlike powers, and that extreme specialization is what makes the modern world possible.