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Technological Singularity

[ˌtɛknəˈlɒdʒɪkəl sɪŋgjʊˈlærɪti]
Artificial Intelligence
Last updated: December 9, 2024

Definition

A hypothetical future point when artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence leading to runaway technological growth.

Detailed Explanation

The Technological Singularity represents a theoretical future point where artificial intelligence becomes capable of recursive self-improvement leading to an intelligence explosion that would fundamentally transform human civilization. This concept suggests a fundamental discontinuity in technological progress where the rules and predictions of the pre-singularity era no longer apply.

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