Elon Musk predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) will surpass human intelligence as early as next year and could be smarter than all humans combined by 2029.
Futurist Ray Kurzweil, who made a similar prediction in 1999, believes AI will match human intelligence by 2029, emphasizing that many people struggle to grasp the concept of exponential growth in technology.
Musk, however, warns that AI, if mismanaged, could lead to civilization-wide consequences, expressing concerns about its role in elections and the potential for AI to manipulate humans rather than the other way around.
While Kurzweil envisions a future where humans transcend biology and achieve immortality through technology, Musk stresses the need for careful regulation to prevent AI from becoming a threat to humanity.
