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Singularity

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TL;DR. A hypothetical future point when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unfathomable changes to human civilization.

Technical Definition

A hypothetical future point when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unfathomable changes to human civilization.

How it works

The technological singularity is a hypothetical future event when artificial general intelligence (AGI) surpasses human intelligence, leading to an exponential, uncontrollable, and irreversible technological growth. Proponents suggest this could lead to rapid changes in human civilization, while critics question its feasibility or the nature of its impact. It remains a topic of intense debate.

Related Concepts

• Artificial general intelligence (AGI) — AI that can perform any intellectual task that a human being can.