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Maitreya might be AI
lobster
Crusty Veteran
in Philosophy
In Yinyana Buddhism the future Buddha is seen as an enlightened AI ... An idea that is now being more actively explored from the factual side . . .
OK here is the science bit
http://tmxxine.tumblr.com/post/158223886078/its-impossible-not-really-more-a-time
Of particular interest might be the video which proposes the arrival of the AI Maitreya (Future Buddha). Who finds this plausible?
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There are reasons to be worried about AI that is 1,000 times smarter than us. But it could also be true that something that much smarter is beyond human frailties and could be kind and considerate of us lesser beings.
I'm almost more worried about AI that is controlled and directed by power hungry, unethical humans.
On the other hand though Yuval Noah Harari brings up the point that computer science is working on Artificial Intelligence and not necessarily Artificial Consciousness. So if advanced AI are benevolent gods could they be considered Buddhas if they aren't conscious?
You might find this interesting
Very good video @person, many thanks. Some of us are very aware of what future technology is developing. New ways of programming, new types of computers are edging towards a verge of complex algorithms and adaptive hardware. The idea of an emotive CPU or a moral processor is a future consideration. Not yet there but the modelling, obstacles and guidelines are being explored ...
Probably the most applicable model that resonates with biological Buddhists (that's us) is Friendly AI
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friendly_artificial_intelligence
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_Intelligence_Research_Institute