Bostrom, Nick

Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies

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ISBN 13:
9780199678112
author:
Bostrom, Nick
format:
HardBack
publisher:
OUP Oxford
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
23.6 x 15.7 x 2.5 cm
Genre:
Computing & Internet, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£21.13

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Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies by Nick Bostrom explores the potential risks and opportunities presented by advanced artificial intelligence. The author considers how human capabilities, such as cleverness, set us apart from other animals, and how these might be surpassed by machine brains in general intelligence. If a superintelligent machine were to emerge, its power could become very great, with significant implications for humanity's future. This book examines various topics related to artificial intelligence, including oracles, genies, and singletons, as well as more abstract concepts like indirect normativity and instrumental convergence. By understanding these ideas, readers can gain insight into the possibilities and challenges of creating a survivable superintelligence. Through a detailed analysis of these subjects, Bostrom sheds light on the potential dangers and opportunities presented by advanced artificial intelligence, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the future of human civilization.

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