Greg and Dan talk with Dave Johnson of Pearl Technology about the growing amount of fear and misinformation surrounding artificial intelligence and why, despite everyone seeming to have an answer about AI, those answers are not always accurate. He addresses alarming claims that AI is “evil” or actively plotting to harm humans, explaining why attributing human characteristics such as morality, intent, or malice to today’s AI can create a misleading picture of the technology. He discusses where AI actually stands today, the concept of recursive self-improvement and what increasingly rapid advances could mean moving forward. He also talks about growing anxiety surrounding AI, concerns involving China and the global AI race, and the important distinction between AI and artificial general intelligence, or AGI. He also previews an upcoming AI-focused event at the Peoria Riverfront Museum on Monday, September 28 from noon–5 p.m., designed to bring people together to better understand the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence and what its advancement could mean for the future.

For more information on the upcoming event, visit Pearl Technology.