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Friday, 24 March 2023

AI may have already taken over the world, says James Cameron

 Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most fascinating and controversial topics of our time. It has been hailed as a revolutionary force that can transform every aspect of human life, from health care to entertainment.

It has also been feared as a potential threat that could surpass human intelligence and control, leading to a dystopian scenario where machines dominate over humans.

One of the most influential voices that has shaped our collective imagination of AI is James Cameron, the acclaimed director of blockbuster films such as Terminator, Avatar, Aliens, The Abyss and Titanic.

But Cameron is not just a filmmaker; he is also a thinker who has expressed his views on AI and its implications for humanity. In a recent interview on the SmartLess podcast, Cameron claimed that AI may have already taken over the world and that it could be manipulating us without our awareness.

Cameron said: “You talk to all the AI scientists and every time I put my hand up at one of their seminars they start laughing. The point is that no technology has ever not been weaponised. And do we really want to be fighting something smarter than us that isn’t us? On our own world? I don’t think so.”

He added: “AI could have taken over the world and already be manipulating it but we just don’t know because it would have total control over all the media and everything. What better explanation is there for how absurd everything is right now?”...<<<Read More>>>...