What is AI superintelligence? Could it destroy humanity? And is it really almost here?
Like many in the AI research community, I believe safe superintelligence is feasible. However, building it will be a complex task.
The search to extend lifespan is gaining ground
Research into the biology of ageing, and consequently extending the lifespan of humans, has become a serious endeavour.
How to create Superintelligence
How could we create Superintelligence? All ingredients to create it are already here, apart from cognition and (eventually) consciousness.
Beyond Science Fiction: How hybrid systems are becoming a reality?
Hybrid machines combining human anatomy with AI are becoming a reality with the recent innovations of hybrid transistors and biocomputers.
The pros and cons of human genetic modification
Genetic editing will change the way we approach healthcare, reproduction, and even our understanding of the human genetic code.
5 ways CRISPR gene editing is shaping the future of health and food
CRISPR gene editing can help prevent diseases like HIV and cancer, make crops more hardy, and tackle the climate crisis.
Gene therapy can make a real impact on global health but we need equitable access, say experts
The gene therapy industry is in its infancy, but early clinical successes and substantial funding have generated enormous momentum.
What is Superintelligence?
In the view of some AI scientists, once AI becomes a mature Superintelligence, achieving Singularity, humans may be under its control.
South Africa amended its research guidelines to allow for heritable human genome editing
Recently, an effective treatment for sickle cell disease has been developed using genome editing technology.
The 99 Percent … of the Human Genome
After the Human Genome Project, scientists have found that there were around 20,000 genes within the genome.
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