/technologies/internet-of-things/b/blog/posts/casual-friday-stephen-hawking-says-artificial-intelligence-could-be-our-undoingStephen Hawking believes that while AI can do some good, it can do a lot of harm and we need to be prepared for the risks involved. Stephen Hawking’s outlook on the future of AI isn’t so optimistic (Photo via Hawking.org.uk ) Casual, but maybe a ...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/internet-of-things/b/blog/posts/casual-friday-stephen-hawking-says-artificial-intelligence-could-be-our-undoingFri, 10 Nov 2017 19:11:10 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:76fc31f9-8d50-4883-82b7-ccc7da4d3796DAB1<p>I agree with most of his points on AI and the planetary issues.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>My biggest fear is that too many people will be willing to let AI make their decisions for them.&nbsp; At that point, human development will slow greatly.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you want some good insight on this issue, take a look at the DUNE prequel novels done by Brian Herbert.&nbsp; He does a good job of showing how the rise of intelligent machines can lead to our enslavement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As for his timeline on expanding off the planet, I concur.&nbsp; If we do not quickly control population growth, then our resources will quickly become too constrained to get off the planet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The most likely scenario is another world war over resources.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=3839&AppID=27&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">