Billy Markus, who co-created the meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin with Jackson Palmer in 2013, recently made a humorous prediction about his financial future. In a comment on his tweet, Markus asked his two million followers what they look forward to most in the next five years. His own jesting expectation is that robots will do his job, enabling him to earn passive income.
AI Integration In Robotics
Markus’s comment aligns with the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in robotics. Earlier this year, Scientific American reported on initial experiments incorporating OpenAI’s ChatGPT into robots. These experiments aim to help robots self-learn and adapt to the changing world, making them more useful in daily life and various services.
However, the integration of AI in robotics has not been without its critics. Notably, tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has frequently criticized OpenAI and other tech giants like Meta. Musk accuses them of training AI to be socially agreeable and politically correct, or “woke.” He argues that AI should be trained to be honest and curious instead.
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Musk’s Concerns About AI
Musk warns that “woke” AI could lead humanity to a dire end, citing the sci-fi movie “2001: A Space Odyssey” as an example. In the film, the robot Hal kills the starship’s crew after being forced to lie. Musk believes AI will eventually dominate over biological life, reducing humans to a “backstop or buffer of intelligence.”
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Despite the concerns, Musk predicts AI will make significant strides in the next three years. He believes AI will soon write novels as well as J.K. Rowling, discover new physics principles, and surpass humans in many areas.
While Markus humorously anticipates robots earning him passive income, Musk’s warnings remind us of the complexities and potential dangers of AI. As AI continues to evolve, its impact on both technology and society will be profound and multifaceted.
