DocumentCode :
1433277
Title :
The singularity is nigh [General Forecasts]
Author :
Cordeiro, J.
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
fYear :
2010
Firstpage :
27
Lastpage :
29
Abstract :
The technological singularity point when the distinctions between man and machine will disappear is approaching. When Humans Transcend Biology\´ is a best-selling book published in 2005 by Raymond Kurzweil. The book remained at the top of the charts in science and technology for many months, and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates wrote: "Ray Kurzweil is the best person I know at predicting the future Of artificial intelligence. His intriguing new book envisions a future in which information technologies have advanced so far and fast that they enable humanity to transcend its biological limitations transforming our Uvea in ways we can\´t yet Imagine. The singularity will be an extremely disruptive, worldaltering event that will change forever the course of human history.
Keywords :
artificial intelligence; learning systems; man-machine systems; physical optics; artificial intelligence; humanity; information technology; singularity point technology;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Engineering & Technology
Publisher :
iet
ISSN :
1750-9637
Type :
jour
Filename :
5426542
Link To Document :
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