Nick ##erson : What would happen if we lacked human intellect ? Bostrom : By 2050 we may have a 50/50 chance of achieving human - level A.I . He says We want an A.I . that is safe and ethical , but it could get beyond our control . Others : Superintelligent machines could present major existential problems to humans .
Nick Bostrom : What would happen if machines surpassed human intellect ? Bostrom : By 2050 we may have a 50/50 chance of achieving human-level A.I . He says We want an A.I . that is safe and ethical , but it could get beyond our control . Bostrom : Superintelligent machines could present major existential risks to humans .