OpenAI’s ChatGPT-5, the latest in AI technology, is bringing us closer to a superintelligence that outperforms humans on most cognitive fronts.
There are concerns that society is unprepared for the impact of such advanced technology, partly due to the prevailing fears over job disruption, deepfakes, and power concentration.
Yet the creator of augmented reality, Louis Rosenberg, fears the positive, helpful scenarios of superintelligence could be equally damaging to society.
As AI advances to the point where it outperforms human intelligence in terms of planning, reasoning, problem-solving, and creativity, there is a risk that humans will become disheartened and demoralized.
Furthermore, as AI integrates into wearables such as glasses, earbuds, and pendants, the constant stream of advice and information could negate the need for humans to think for themselves, undermining their agency and humanity.
While technology has the capacity to augment human abilities, there is a risk that these innovations could inadvertently replace rather than enhance human intelligence.