Artificial General Intelligence (AGI): The Future of Humanity
AGI
Artificial General Intelligence: The Future of Humanity
A groundbreaking exploration of humanity's most transformative technological frontier
In this provocative and illuminating work, discover how the development of Artificial General Intelligence—AI systems with human-level cognitive abilities across all domains—stands to revolutionize our civilization in ways we are only beginning to comprehend.
Drawing on cutting-edge research and insights from leading experts in computer science, neuroscience, philosophy, and ethics, this book offers a comprehensive examination of AGI's potential trajectory and its profound implications for our species.
The author masterfully navigates the technical challenges facing AGI development while delving into the deeper questions that will define our future:
How close are we to creating machines that can think, learn, and problem-solve like humans?
What philosophical and ethical dilemmas arise when machines approach or surpass human intelligence?
How might AGI transform economics, governance, and the very fabric of human society?
What safeguards must we implement to ensure that superintelligent systems remain aligned with human values and wellbeing?
Neither utopian nor dystopian in its outlook, this meticulously researched volume offers a balanced assessment of both the promises and perils of AGI, making it essential reading for anyone concerned with humanity's shared technological future.
Whether you're a technology enthusiast, policy maker, researcher, or simply a curious citizen of the 21st century, this book provides the intellectual foundation needed to participate in one of the most consequential conversations of our time.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Introduction: The Dawn of a New Era
Part I: Understanding AGI
Chapter 1: Defining Artificial General Intelligence
Chapter 2: The Evolution of AI to AGI
Chapter 3: Technical Foundations of AGI
Part II: The Path to AGI
Chapter 4: Current Research Frontiers
Chapter 5: Challenges in AGI Development
Chapter 6: Potential Timelines and Scenarios
Part III: Implications for Humanity
Chapter 7: Economic Transformation
Chapter 8: Societal and Cultural Impact
Chapter 9: Philosophical Questions
Part IV: Governance and Safety
Chapter 10: The Control Problem
Chapter 11: Ethical Frameworks for AGI
Chapter 12: Global Governance Models
Part V: Living with AGI
Chapter 13: Human-AGI Collaboration
Chapter 14: Preparing for an AGI Future
Chapter 15: Beyond AGI: Superintelligence and the Long-term Future
Conclusion: Navigating the Unknown
Glossary
References
Index