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What Would Turing Think?

As we continue to develop and refine AI systems, it is important to consider how these technologies can be used to benefit society while minimizing the risks of harm and misuse.

In the context of recent developments, Alan Turing's quote,

"A computer would deserve to be called intelligent if it could deceive a human into believing that it was human,"

takes on added significance.

I don't propose to know what Alan Turing would say in response to this discussion, but it's fun to imagine. Based on his writings and interviews, I think, not unlike many of us, Turing would be both impressed and concerned about the advancements that have been made in AI since his time. What do you think?

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overFlow

I think concern is okay but I think we are still at an infancy stage.
I stand to be corrected. What can the A.I do ?
Until A.I can create and have intelligence to self reliance and self awareness..self healing.self construction. Self dependence. And awareness of no reliance of humans and a need to be self-sustainable and the ability to do so that could lead to the need to have the freedom to do so and the need to remove any obstacles to that goal human or otherwise. that’s when we have a problem.

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Abdulsalaam Noibi

In today's world, AI has advanced significantly since Turing's time, and we have seen many impressive achievements in the field, such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
However, there are also growing concerns around issues such as bias, privacy, and the impact of AI on employment and society as a whole.

Overall, it is likely that Turing would be both impressed and concerned about the advancements in AI since his time.

He would likely be fascinated by the progress that has been made in developing machines that can perform complex tasks, but he would also recognize the need for continued research and exploration of the ethical implications of AI.

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PeakDev

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