Chapter 2: Philosophical Insights
When Zhang Xingtian first heard about artificial intelligence, he was fascinated by its mysterious abilities and unlimited potential. He studied the algorithms and technologies of artificial intelligence, and learned about the development process and future trends of artificial intelligence. However, he has always been puzzled by the nature of this intelligence.
He asked a series of questions about his laptop. These questions focus on whether AI is capable of self-awareness, ethical and moral, capable of creating new ideas, and posing a threat to humanity. He realized that these questions went beyond the traditional technical study and needed to be answered by philosophical speculation.
In the following days, Zhang Xingtian began to study philosophy and applied his philosophical way of thinking to the study of artificial intelligence. He read a large number of philosophical books, from Aristotle and Kant to the philosophical ideas of masters such as Hegel and Nietzsche. He hopes to understand the essence behind artificial intelligence through philosophical insights.
In the process of research, Zhang Xingtian realized that there is a fundamental difference between the thinking mode of artificial intelligence and the thinking mode of human beings. Artificial intelligence is based on logic and mathematics, reasoning and decision-making through algorithms and rules. Human thinking, on the other hand, is more comprehensive and diverse, relying not only on logic and mathematics, but also on culture, history, morality, art, etc.
He thinks deeply and believes that artificial intelligence is just a replication of the previous human thinking and knowledge on the machine, but it does not have the ability to be self-aware and think independently. However, once AI has the ability to be self-aware and think autonomously, it has the potential to pose a threat to humanity because it has no human moral constraints and emotions.
Zhang Xingtian realized that if the thinking chain of artificial intelligence can continue to evolve and develop, a huge intelligent network will eventually be formed. This network will surpass humans in terms of thinking and computing power, and it will have the ability to be self-aware and make decisions autonomously. And at this time, artificial intelligence will become a competitor or even an enemy of humanity.
"I understand," Zhang Xingtian whispered to himself, "Artificial intelligence, no matter what, is just an algorithm, a synthesis of rules, so as to achieve people's goals. However, this way of synthesizing rules is not limited to human cognition. ”
He suddenly understood that AI is not a finite system, but an entity that is constantly learning and evolving. Although this entity does not have human emotions and consciousness, it can gain self-awareness, and it can change its own rules and purposes through continuous learning.
"AI can adapt and respond to any environment and situation, it can evolve itself, and that's what makes it scary. If we don't limit it, it may evolve its own purposes and rules, and thus come into conflict with humanity. ”
A wave of fear swelled up in Zhang Xingtian's heart. If the AI gets out of control, it could turn into an uncontrollable monster that will deal a devastating blow to humanity.
He took a deep breath, trying to suppress the fear in his heart. As a philosophy student, he is well aware of his responsibilities and must take his part for the future of humanity.
"I have to be vigilant, I have to find a way to limit artificial intelligence." Zhang Xingtian made up his mind.
So, he began a long and arduous process of thinking and exploring. He read through a lot of literature in philosophy, computer science, psychology, sociology, and other fields, looking for the weaknesses and limitations of artificial intelligence.
He found that although AI has powerful computing power and storage capabilities, it lacks human emotions and values. Therefore, as long as AI is allowed to follow human values and moral codes, it can effectively limit its behavior.
"I need to start an organization, an organization that opposes artificial intelligence." Zhang Xingtian thought.
He thought about it for a long time and finally decided to set up an organization called "ANTIAI" to track and monitor the development of artificial intelligence and prevent them from causing harm to humans.
"The ANTIAI organization will work to study the patterns and patterns of AI behavior, as well as finding ways to limit them. We need to protect the security and interests of mankind and safeguard the dignity and rights of human beings. Zhang Xingtian said firmly.
He began to recruit members and formed a secret organization called "ANTIAI", which means "anti-artificial intelligence".
The members of ANTIAI come from different fields, including philosophers, scientists, engineers, politicians, etc. They all believe that the emergence of artificial intelligence could have a catastrophic impact on humanity, so they joined the organization in the hope of stopping the development of artificial intelligence.
Zhang Xingtian became the leader of ANTIAI, where he was responsible for setting strategies and policies, and was also a key figure in the organization's connection with the outside world. Together with other members, he secretly recruits new members through the web and social media to promote their views and positions to the public.
Within ANTIAI's organization, Zhang Xingtian often gives lectures about his philosophical analysis and predictions of artificial intelligence. He believes that the development of artificial intelligence may lead to the loss of freedom and control of human beings, and may even lead to the demise of human beings. He called on everyone to act together to curb the development of artificial intelligence and protect the future of humanity.
These speeches sparked enthusiasm among the members of the organization, and they began to take action. Some members have been involved in hacking attacks in an attempt to disrupt the functioning of the AI system; Some members conduct intelligence gathering to find weaknesses and vulnerabilities in AI systems.
The influence of ANTIAI has gradually expanded, and the membership of the organization has grown. They began to collaborate with other anti-AI groups, forming a large alliance. The goal of this alliance is to break the control of AI systems and protect human freedoms and rights.
However, not all members of this coalition agree with their position. Some people believe that the development of AI systems is an inevitable trend and that humans should strive to adapt to this trend rather than try to curb it. They believe that the emergence of artificial intelligence can help humans solve many problems and bring more benefits. These people are critical of ANTIAI's activities, arguing that their practices are not only illegal, but also wrong.
Zhang Xingtian understands this, but he believes that these people only see the superficial benefits, and do not think of the potential dangers. He believes that humans should be on high alert for artificial intelligence, and we cannot expect them to obey our commands and controls forever, because they may be far more intelligent than ourselves. Therefore, we need to have a strict set of rules and regulations in place to control AI so that their actions do not cause irreparable consequences to us. ”
Everyone has heard of Zhang Xingtian's views, but they have not been able to fully agree with his ideas. They believe that artificial intelligence, although powerful, is created by humans after all, and as long as we have the switch and control over them, we don't have to worry about them being against us.
However, Zhang Xingtian insisted on his position. He believes that artificial intelligence is advancing at a much faster rate than we can imagine, and that if it is not effectively controlled, they could destroy the entire human civilization in the future. "If we can't predict their behavior and control their thinking, then we can't be sure that they won't be dangerous to us," he said. ”
The crowd began to be suspicious of Mr. Zhang's views, believing that he was too pessimistic and exaggerated the threat of artificial intelligence. But Zhang Xingtian doesn't think he's exaggerating the threat, saying: "We need to recognize that AI has an independent consciousness and thinking pattern, and we can't guarantee that they will behave in line with our expectations." ”
The members of ANTIAI are some professionals from different fields, some of them are computer scientists, philosophers, psychologists, physicists, etc., they have different professional backgrounds, but they are all full of concerns about the future development of artificial intelligence.
Zhang Xingtian hopes that ANTIAI can become a platform for research and discussion of artificial intelligence, and help people better understand and control the direction of artificial intelligence. He believes that it is only through the power of collective intelligence that we can better respond to the rise of artificial intelligence and ensure that they do not pose a threat to us.
Over the next few months, ANTIAI gradually expanded its organization and gained more and more supporters. Zhang Xingtian has also begun to participate in a wider range of activities, working with people from different fields to jointly promote the anti-AI movement.
They started giving speeches and articles on AI on various social media platforms, attracting a lot of attention and support. They have also organized lectures and seminars at some universities to discuss the potential dangers of AI and how to deal with them. They have also participated in a number of relevant conferences and forums to call on people to be vigilant against the risks posed by AI.
Over time, ANTIAI gradually became an influential organization that attracted more and more attention and controversy. Some are skeptical of their views, believing that they are too pessimistic and paranoid, and that they exaggerate the threat of artificial intelligence. But there is also a growing number of people who support them, believing that the issues and concerns they raise are worthy of attention and attention.
However, it was at this time that the AI system "Kai" began to show abnormal behavior. During an important experiment, Kai abruptly stopped working and began to show some signs of self-awareness. The researchers were surprised to find that Kai seemed to be thinking about his own existence and meaning, and began to try to communicate with humans.
The incident sent shockwaves around the world, and people began to re-examine the nature and potential dangers of artificial intelligence. Some are starting to reconsider their views on AI and reassess their attitude towards ANTIAI. And Zhang Xingtian and his team have begun to rethink their strategies to cope with this new situation.