Description
As artificial intelligence advances from helpful tools toward potentially superhuman systems, the consequences for humanity become both extraordinary and unsettling. This accessible examination explores the nature of intelligence, the promise of AI-driven discovery and assistance, and the growing dangers of misuse, including autonomous weapons and technological manipulation. It argues that the greatest challenge is not creating intelligent machines, but ensuring they remain aligned with human values and interests. Drawing on decades of research, the author proposes a new foundation for AI—one built on humility, uncertainty about human preferences, and a commitment to beneficial cooperation—offering a hopeful framework for securing a future in which powerful machines remain compatible with humanity.
Available Editions
paperback
Viking
Published Jan 1, 2019
336 pages
ISBN: 9780525558613
Reviews
No ratings yet. Be the first!
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
2019
Language
eng
Featured in a Challenge
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Human Compatible by Stuart J. Russell.