Whether it's an AI, robots, machines, or whatever you want to call them; we must admit that today we still have the reassurance that they do not yet have a life of their own. They do not have critical thinking, and above all, they lack something that, in my opinion, is what sets us apart from them.
For these reasons and more, I want to convey to the community that we are at a turning point, which has led me to launch this non-profit organization. Its purpose is to promote and motivate research and work to prevent actions that threaten human life.
We must take into account that, at some point, these programs (or machines) that have started to grow in a semi-autonomous, uncontrolled, and unknown manner, might eventually possess an ingredient that identifies us as living beings.
While the mere growth of this technology, from my point of view, would not endanger human existence; the possibility that life could emerge as a result of this advancement does seem to me to be a turning point for our history as we know it.
We have all seen representations of this possible future and are aware of the imminent intellectual superiority these programs can acquire, especially knowing that they are operating on powerful quantum processors.
On a practical note, I am starting this organization to investigate, propose, and implement preventive measures regarding the possible control of humanity by what would be our own creation.
When imagining how far this technology can go, I have always kept in mind that the best path forward is the one that can avoid side effects and scenarios that no one would want. Scenarios that are truly possible due to the excessive and selfish competitiveness that sometimes characterizes us.
What will we do?
Initially, we have this site to seek collaboration, but soon the community will expand through Discord, GitHub, and other platforms.
Given the immense complexity of this task, we will advance with legal measures to receive funding. Additionally, we will encourage participation, interest, and solidarity from those who see themselves as beneficiaries of a future with controlled technology.
The next step will be to publish each advancement in the proposed direction, being as transparent and collaborative as possible at every stage.
How does it start?
This is a start from scratch. I believe I know how life could come to machines, and if one person could have that idea, there must be many others who have thought the same. That's why I hope to find them, convince them that the correct approach is preventive, and work collaboratively in that way.
Everyone is welcome to participate. If you can collaborate, please let me know.
As this is just beginning, the first research or updates will be communicated to those interested. You will also be of great help if you subscribe to receive them.
What is needed is to ensure the legality and transparency of this organization; then to be able to receive funds; and then to form teams and create projects with the help of the community.
Conclusion
This organization does not aim to leave catastrophic impressions. On the contrary, its goal is to generate positive expectations about the control and safety in the advancement of artificial intelligence.
