“Skynet’s Fictional Rise Sparks Real Concerns: Can AI Ever Reach Self-Awareness?”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DQsG3TKQ0I[/embed]

Today, August 29, the name Skynet has been grabbing attention on social media. Why? Because supposedly in the movie “Terminator“, today would be the day when the artificial intelligence called Skynet becomes self-aware and takes control of everything, leading the world to destruction.

Although this occurs in a science fiction movie, with the advancement of technology, many people around the world have questioned whether something like this could happen.

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Currently, companies like OpenAI, Meta, and Alphabet have made giant strides in this area. The creation of an artificial intelligence that can surpass human consciousness is generating increasing panic. For this reason, alarmed voices have emerged seeking to stop or regulate the advancements in this technology.

But how likely is this to happen? In Tech Bit, we tell you.

Dr. Carlos Gershenson, a researcher at the Institute for Research in Applied Mathematics and Systems (IIMAS) at UNAM, revealed through Gaceta UNAM that the AI does “things that we are not good at.” However, “when we try to force them to be like humans, the results are much poorer than when we just want machines to perform a task.”

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This is because there is still no consensus on what consciousness is, which is a point where humans reflect on who they are and what they do in this world. According to the specialist, the perceptual consciousness “is relatively easier to reproduce, but self-awareness is not only harder to replicate in artificial systems, but even to define in humans.”

For this reason, the specialist points out that so far, there is no indication that AI can reach a level of self-awareness that puts humans in danger.

We took it upon ourselves to ask ChatGPT and Gemini whether they think they can achieve self-awareness and with it, the intention to conquer the world. Here’s what they responded:

ChatGPT: “Regarding the intentions of ‘conquering the world,’ this is more a topic of science fiction narrative. AIs do not have desires or motivations; they operate according to the instructions and programming they receive. Ethical and security concerns surrounding AI are very important, but the idea of an AI developing malicious intentions is more a matter of fiction than current reality.”

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Gemini: “The idea that a language model like me could become a world conqueror is more fitting for science fiction than for reality. My function is to help people, not harm them. However, it is important that we continue to research and debate the potential impacts of artificial intelligence. It is essential to develop ethical and regulatory frameworks that ensure a responsible use of this technology.”

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