Artificial General Intelligence: Exploring the Frontiers of Autonomous Thought and Machine Learning

Fouad Sabry

Jan 2025 · Robotics Science Book 112 · One Billion Knowledgeable

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In Artificial General Intelligence, Fouad Sabry delves into one of the most profound areas within robotics and artificial intelligence: the pursuit of creating machines that exhibit true general intelligence. This book, part of the Robotics Science series, explores the challenges, breakthroughs, and ethical implications surrounding AGI and presents a vital resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike. Discover how AGI shapes our future, influences technology, and impacts our lives in ways beyond measure.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1. Artificial General Intelligence: Introduces AGI concepts and the quest for machine intelligence.

2. Artificial Intelligence: Explores the evolution of AI and its advancements in robotics.

3. Technological Singularity: Analyzes the singularity's potential impact on humanity.

4. Mind Uploading: Investigates the science and ethics behind transferring human consciousness to machines.

5. Friendly Artificial Intelligence: Discusses the need for safe, ethical AI development.

6. Singularitarianism: Examines the philosophy advocating for AGI and technological progress.

7. Superintelligence: Explores the rise of intelligence surpassing human capability.

8. Machine Intelligence Research Institute: Highlights MIRI's role in responsible AGI development.

9. AI Takeover: Considers the risks and scenarios of machines overtaking human control.

10. Recursive SelfImprovement: Explores AGI’s potential to autonomously enhance itself.

11. Weak Artificial Intelligence: Differentiates narrow AI from the broader goals of AGI.

12. Artificial Brain: Discusses projects aimed at creating biologically inspired machine intelligence.

13. History of Artificial Intelligence: Traces AI’s evolution from inception to modernday advancements.

14. Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence: Questions the nature, ethics, and goals of AGI.

15. Timeline of Artificial Intelligence: Maps AI’s progress and critical milestones over time.

16. Ben Goertzel: Profiles the AGI pioneer and his contributions to robotics and AI.

17. Turing Test: Examines the test's significance in evaluating machine intelligence.

18. Singleton (Global Governance): Explores global governance models to manage AGI.

19. Roman Yampolskiy: Highlights key contributions from Yampolskiy in AI safety.

20. Existential Risk from Artificial Intelligence: Discusses the existential threats AGI could pose.

21. Machine Learning: Explores the foundations and importance of ML within the AGI framework.

Through this expertly curated overview, readers are introduced to the intricate world of AGI, with each chapter building upon key elements of robotics and intelligence. This essential resource equips you with a comprehensive understanding of AGI’s complexities and potential—making the knowledge within more valuable than its cost.

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