AI

Following the Crowd Backfired on Computer Science Graduates

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Following the Crowd Backfired on Computer Science Graduates

For the last decade or more, high schools have pushed STEM—an acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics—as the key to success. Well-meaning teachers, counselors and administrators—frequently baffled by the computers on their own desks—confidently told students that developing STEM skills would guarantee future prosperity. Technology and Prosperity Above all else, the essential twenty-first-century skill … Read more

Are We Now Trading Virtual for Reality? In-Person Job Interviews Return in an AI-Dominated World

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Are We Now Trading Virtual for Reality? In-Person Job Interviews Return in an AI-Dominated World

Artificial intelligence (AI) is turning business job interviews upside down. Applicants are taking advantage of remote off-site interviews to engage in cheating. Many companies end up with incompetent employees who harm their bottom lines. The AI Race in Hiring Indeed, AI has introduced new challenges to the hiring process. Recruiters and employers no longer use … Read more

To Their Surprise, Scientists Find Limits to Artificial Intelligence

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To Their Surprise, Scientists Find Limits to Artificial Intelligence

Scientists have found a flaw in the computer processes collectively known as Artificial Intelligence (AI). Remarkably, a giant in the industry, Apple, has published their work. To say the least, it calls into question the machine-dominated future that many so-called experts see coming. Knowledge and Intelligence In many minds, knowledge and intelligence are synonyms. In … Read more

Where is AI Taking Us?

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Where is AI Taking Us?

Modernity is replete with philosophers who interpret reality through prisms. By simplifying their perceptions, such figures seek to change history. Thus, Karl Marx saw everything through the prism of power and money. His class struggle is the battle between the haves and the have-nots. Freud saw things through the prism of sexuality. Everything can be … Read more

Techno-Spiritualism: When AI Tries to Replace God

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Techno-Spiritualism: When AI Tries to Replace God

The New York Times, that normalizer of all things revolutionary, offers yet another example of the world’s slide into evil and uncertainty. This time, the topic is “The Age of Techno-Spiritualism.” The article begins with a poignant example. “An older Korean man named Mr. Lee, dressed in a blazer and slacks, clutches the arms of … Read more

When AI Becomes Criminal, Everyone Is Vulnerable

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When AI Becomes Criminal, Everyone Is Vulnerable

Most people acknowledge that AI holds great potential for both good and bad. However, few recognize the extent of its criminal applications. While it is still a new development, criminals are already exploiting it to take advantage of the unwary. Organized crime is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to operate more intelligently, quickly, and accurately. These … Read more

AI Chatbots are Causing a Disconnect From Reality

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AI Chatbots are Causing a Disconnect From Reality

Some promoters say Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a remedy for loneliness. They encourage users to develop “virtual companionships.” The tragic tale of 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III, who hailed from Orlando, Florida, exemplifies the risks involved in such links. Sewell had Google’s Character.AI app create Daenerys Targaryen, a character that echoed someone from Game of Thrones. … Read more

From Science Fiction to Reality, China Expands the Role of AI in its Military

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From Science Fiction to Reality, China Expands the Role of AI in its Military

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dramatically changed our lives, bringing remarkable advancements in warfare, healthcare, transportation and communication. Despite some benefits, AI poses catastrophic risks if malcontents exploit it. Indeed, developers should have thought of its misuse before developing it. However, AI’s greatest threat to humanity is its military use. Communist China’s military development of AI/Machine … Read more