Are you afraid of Artificial Intelligence? — A conversation with the neuroscientist Mariana Verzaro — Part 3

In my previous articles: Part 1: Introduction and Part 2: Are you Afraid of Artificial Intelligence? I’ve shared a conversation I’m having with Mariana Verzaro, doctoring in Neurosciences from the University of Sāo Paulo, about Empathy in Artificial Intelligence and so much more.

Previously we discussed how the relationship between man and machines is changing and how fears can come from these changes. In this third part, we will continue to talk about some common concerns when facing Artificial Intelligence and share some advice about meeting them in the real world.

Machines can lead us to the edge of extinction.

For many of us, the early stages of artificial intelligence look promising and more positive. The technology developed so far has already proved that it is mighty and useful. But there is a fear of artificial intelligence because the day it will match or surpass humans, things will probably go wrong.

Elon Musk also says that artificial intelligence is our “ biggest existential threat. “ He recently described his investments in AI research as “keeping an eye on what’s going on,” rather than possible return on capital. “With artificial…