AI is such a misleading term. There is no such thing as artificial intelligence. All we are doing is massive pattern analysis using our huge computing power. No computer can think, or make a choice, or feel, or be sentient, not now, and not ever; it is literally a physical impossibility. A computer can do 1 thing and 1 thing only: run the instructions that a human gave it.<br>Is it a very powerful tool? Of course it is. And like any tool, humans can choose to use it for good or evil. But it will never think, it will never be conscious, it will never go Skynet (unless somebody programs it to do that).<br>I'm astounded how many smart people fall into this ridiculous notion of a thinking or conscious computer. It is literally impossible. It just shows that even smart people can be incredibly dumb about things if they don't have the proper information.,(reply>), @Adam Farmer Of course, we can make some amazing simulations. Ones that are so complex we can't be certain of the outcome. However, the outcome is certain and pre-determined, the program can't make a choice or do any thinking. It must follow its instructions and the laws of physicals. Our failure to predict the outcome is only due to a lack of knowledge of all the variables. As a programmer, I just find it very frustrating when people talk about AI as if it was actually intelligent or capable of decision making.,(reply>), @Juan Diego I'm a programmer,(reply>), yep, there is no such thing as sentient program, but a program could behave differently or change its behaviour without manual inputs, by processing input through its sensors and AI. so a robot that can change its behaviour through its surroundings, much like humans, can be made.,(reply>), What do you do for a living, Warren?