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superintelligence

superintelligence

1 9.6
A being or machine much smarter than any human
  • noun
  • /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
  • Specialized
translation icon : superinteligencia
  • Bill Gates was a little more circumspect, stating, "I am in the camp that is concerned about superintelligence."

But Eliudkowski fears most is that superintelligence will come into existence.

Examples

  • A superintelligence could create a semi-random plausible human brain emulation de novo, and whatever this emulation was, it would be the continuation of some set of human lives.

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  • Many experts believe that the rise of superintelligence could transform society in unimaginable ways.

  • Should we worry about superintelligence?

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  • But Eliudkowski fears most is that superintelligence will come into existence.

  • A superintelligence could:

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  • The technological singularity is the theoretical emergence of greater-than-human superintelligence through technological means.

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  • Humans are not secure systems; a superintelligence will simply persuade you to let it out—if, indeed, it doesn’t do something even more creative than that.

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  • We probably also have the FAI take actions that cancel out the impact of anyone motivated by true rather than imagined blackmail, so as to obliterate the motive of any superintelligences to engage in blackmail.

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  • The concept of superintelligence raises important ethical questions about the future of artificial intelligence.

  • As researchers explore the limits of technology, the idea of superintelligence becomes increasingly relevant.

Synonyms

hyperintelligence
vssuperintelligence
9.9

An ability to think and learn far beyond a genius

is framed especially for artificial systems far beyond human ability

Antonyms

316 3.9

Not knowing about something or how it works

How Intelligent

superintelligence
  • Specialized
1 9.6
genius
252 4.9
cleverness
16 2.8
intelligence
418 3.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

superintelligence = intelligence (transparent) = super + intelligence

The meaning is directly built from 'super-' plus 'intelligence', with the prefix adding the sense of exceeding normal intelligence.

Etymology

The word superintelligence joins the prefix super- meaning 'above' or 'beyond', as in superman or supermarket, with intelligence meaning 'understanding' or 'smarts'. So, superintelligence means 'smarts' or 'understanding' that is far above normal human levels.