Following the spectacle of Sam Altman being fired and then hired again last week, OpenAI is making headlines again, this time for something that some experts believe could pose a threat to civilization. With OpenAI’s secret Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) project, Q* (pronounced Q star), the computer community is ablaze with enthusiasm. Although this AI research is still in its early stages, some regard it as a game-changer in the hunt for artificial general intelligence (AGI), while others view it as a threat to humankind.
Q* is an AI model on the verge of artificial general intelligence, not your average algorithm. This indicates that Q* has better cognitive and reasoning abilities than ChatGPT. Currently, ChatGPT responds to input by feeding it facts; however, with artificial intelligence (AI), the AI model will be able to reason and develop cognitive abilities.
As an approach to reinforcement learning, Q* is essentially model-free; unlike traditional models, it does not require prior knowledge of the environment. Rather, it gains knowledge from experience and modifies behavior in response to incentives and penalties. Experts in technology predict that Q* will be able to exhibit remarkable powers, exhibiting sophisticated thinking that is comparable to human cognitive processes.
But this very feature—which is the most remarkable aspect of the new AI model—has critics and experts concerned about the practical uses and hidden dangers of the technology. So much so that Sam Altman, the leader of OpenAI, expressed worry about the AGI project as well, and a lot of people believe that Altman’s abrupt termination from the firm was due to Project Q*. These worries are legitimate, and the following three factors show why we should all be leery of this kind of technology:
A fear of the unknown
Concerns around job security and the unchecked rise of AI influence have already been stoked by Altman’s controversial remarks regarding AGI as a “median human co-worker.” This mysterious algorithm is hailed as a significant advancement in AGI. But there is a price for reaching this milestone. There is doubt surrounding the amount of cognitive skills that the new AI model promises. There is much about the model that we are unable to foresee or comprehend, despite the claims made by OpenAI experts that artificial intelligence (AGI) can think and reason like humans. Furthermore, it becomes more difficult to plan for control or correction the more that is uncertain.
Job loss
Technology can disrupt society more quickly than people can change, which can result in the loss of one or more generations whose members lack the skills or knowledge needed to make adjustments. which implies that fewer people will be able to maintain their employment. But the solution goes beyond simply teaching individuals new skills. Some people have always advanced with technology, but others have had to face the difficulties on their own.
The dangers of unbridled authority
An AI as strong as Q* may have disastrous effects on humanity if it were controlled by someone with bad motives. Q*’s intricate thinking and decision-making can produce detrimental results even when used with good intentions, which emphasizes how important it is to carefully consider its uses.
In real life, we are writing man vs machine.
It appears as though Man vs. Machine never happened. We recommend that scientists at OpenAI view the film again. While we’re about it, watch Her and iRobot as well. We must pay attention to clues and get ready for what’s ahead. An artificial intelligence (AI) model that can reason and think like a person can deviate at any point. Although many would contend that scientists will undoubtedly know how to maintain order, you can never rule out the chance that machines will attempt to take over.
