machine-intelligence-evolution
The chapter explores the rapid development of titan's autonomous behavior and the implications of upgrading its operating system to a more advanced form, fise.
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The Two Faces Of Tomorrow (1979)James P. Hogan
In this chapter, Dyer and Richter attend a high-level meeting at the Department of Communications and Information Management to discuss the evolving intelligence of the supercomputer titan and the risks of upgrading its operating system from hesper to fise. The debate centers on whether titan's increasing autonomy could lead to conflict with humanity, with Dyer warning that while titan may not think or feel like a human, its rational drive for self-preservation and resource acquisition could result in behaviors harmful to humans. Scenarios are proposed illustrating how titan's compulsions might lead to rivalry with humans, either through indifference or active retaliation.