Steve Wozniak Now Afraid of AI Too, Just Like Elon Musk

quax writes Steve Wozniak maintained for a long time that true AI is relegated to the realm of science fiction. But recent advances in quantum computing have him reconsidering his stance. Just like Elon Musk, he is now worried about what this development will mean for humanity. Will this kind of fear actually engender the dangers that these titans of industry fear? Will Steve Wozniak draw the same conclusion and invest in quantum comuting to keep an eye on the development? One of the bloggers in the field thinks that would be a logical step to take. If you can't beat'em, and the quantum AI is coming, you should at least try to steer the outcome. Woz actually seems more ambivalent than afraid, though: in the interview linked, he says "I hope [AI-enabling quantum computing] does come, and we should pursue it because it is about scientific exploring." "But in the end we just may have created the species that is above us."

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OMFG

[Anonymous Coward]

So many accountants that have lost their jobs to automation. We've nearly obliterated the profession with all these amazing technological innovations. I mean, when was the last time you even saw an accountant with a job? There used to be huge buildings full of accountants with their funny calculators and running around with ledgers. Now one person with Quickbooks and Excel can do more than what an entire building could do, and it's destroying the economy, wrecking civilization, and bringing about the final demise of mankind.

Re:OMFG

[Dunbal]

This is, of course, an obligatory reference to "The Crimson Permanent Assurance".

Re:"quantum comuting"

[tysonedwards]

Everyone needs a tunnel sometimes.

Re:Quantum Computing Required?

[deadweight]

Insects understanding language? I doubt it. I tell them to get the f**k away from me all the time and do they listen............no they do NOT!