Is the dehumanizing of our species our fate in the 21st century? Will humans become hybrids combining the machines they create with themselves? When will artificial intelligence surpass human intelligence? What are the implications of our pursuit in creating intelligent machines?
The Pursuit of Intelligent Machines: Part 4 – Here Come the Robots
Robotics and automatons have always fascinated the human species. From capturing human likeness in sculpture to the creation of mechanical devices that simulated human movement and intelligence, we have always pursued the creation of humanoid-like machines. In the 21st century we are now beginning to see the emergence of what was only the product of science fiction in the past.
When will computers become more human? – Part 4: When they can reason, apply acquired knowledge to new problems, and express emotion
The rise of intelligent computing machines is the focus of Part 4 of this series. We look at the role emotion and consciousness play in the creation of human-like artificial intelligence.
