Editing Artificial general intelligence (section)

==Benefits==

AGI could improve productivity and efficiency in most jobs. For example, in public health, AGI could accelerate medical research, notably against cancer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 April 2020 |title=How we can Benefit from Advancing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) – Unite.AI |url=https://www.unite.ai/artificial-general-intelligence-agi/ |access-date=2023-06-07 |website=www.unite.ai}}</ref> It could take care of the elderly,<ref name=":8">{{Cite web |last1=Talty |first1=Jules |last2=Julien |first2=Stephan |title=What Will Our Society Look Like When Artificial Intelligence Is Everywhere? |url=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/artificial-intelligence-future-scenarios-180968403/ |access-date=2023-06-07 |website=Smithsonian Magazine |language=en-us}}</ref> and democratize access to rapid, high-quality medical diagnostics. It could offer fun, cheap and personalized education.<ref name=":8"/> The need to work to subsist could [[Post-work society|become obsolete]] if the wealth produced is properly [[Redistribution of wealth|redistributed]].<ref name=":8"/><ref name=":9">{{Cite magazine |last=Stevenson |first=Matt |date=2015-10-08 |title=Answers to Stephen Hawking's AMA are Here! |url=https://www.wired.com/brandlab/2015/10/stephen-hawkings-ama/ |access-date=2023-06-08 |magazine=Wired |language=en-US |issn=1059-1028}}</ref> This also raises the question of the place of humans in a radically automated society.

AGI could also help to make rational decisions, and to anticipate and prevent disasters. It could also help to reap the benefits of potentially catastrophic technologies such as [[nanotechnology]] or [[climate engineering]], while avoiding the associated risks.<ref name=":7">{{Cite book |last=Bostrom |first=Nick |title=Superintelligence: paths, dangers, strategies |date=2017 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0-1996-7811-2 |edition=Reprinted with corrections 2017 |location=Oxford, United Kingdom; New York, New York, USA |language=en |chapter=§ Preferred order of arrival}}</ref> If an AGI's primary goal is to prevent existential catastrophes such as human extinction (which could be difficult if the [[Vulnerable world hypothesis|Vulnerable World Hypothesis]] turns out to be true),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Piper |first=Kelsey |date=2018-11-19 |title=How technological progress is making it likelier than ever that humans will destroy ourselves |url=https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2018/11/19/18097663/nick-bostrom-vulnerable-world-global-catastrophic-risks |access-date=2023-06-08 |website=Vox |language=en}}</ref> it could take measures to drastically reduce the risks<ref name=":7"/> while minimizing the impact of these measures on our quality of life.

===Advancements in medicine and healthcare===

AGI would improve healthcare by making medical diagnostics faster, cheaper, and more accurate. AI-driven systems can analyse patient data and detect diseases at an early stage.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Yampolskiy |first1=Roman |url=https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/41358 |title=Artificial Superintelligence: Coordination & Strategy |last2=Duettmann |first2=Allison |date=2020 |publisher=MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute |isbn=978-3-03921-855-4 |language=English}}</ref> This means patients will get diagnosed quicker and be able to seek medical attention before their medical condition gets worse. AGI systems could also recommend personalised treatment plans based on genetics and medical history.<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Topol |first1=Eric J. |title=Deep medicine: how artificial intelligence can make healthcare human again |last2=Verghese |first2=Abraham |date=2019 |publisher=Basic Books |isbn=978-1-5416-4463-2 |edition=First |location=New York, NY}}</ref>

Additionally, AGI could accelerate drug discovery by simulating molecular interactions, reducing the time it takes to develop new medicines for conditions like cancer and Alzheimer's.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Jumper |first1=John |last2=Evans |first2=Richard |last3=Pritzel |first3=Alexander |last4=Green |first4=Tim |last5=Figurnov |first5=Michael |last6=Ronneberger |first6=Olaf |last7=Tunyasuvunakool |first7=Kathryn |last8=Bates |first8=Russ |last9=Žídek |first9=Augustin |last10=Potapenko |first10=Anna |last11=Bridgland |first11=Alex |last12=Meyer |first12=Clemens |last13=Kohl |first13=Simon A. A. |last14=Ballard |first14=Andrew J. |last15=Cowie |first15=Andrew |date=August 2021 |title=Highly accurate protein structure prediction with AlphaFold |journal=Nature |language=en |volume=596 |issue=7873 |pages=583–589 |doi=10.1038/s41586-021-03819-2 |pmid=34265844 |issn=1476-4687|pmc=8371605 |bibcode=2021Natur.596..583J }}</ref> In hospitals, AGI-powered robotic assistants could assist in surgeries, monitor patients, and provide real-time medical support. It could also be used in elderly care, helping aging populations maintain independence through AI-powered caregivers and health-monitoring systems.

By evaluating large datasets, AGI can assist in developing personalised treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. This approach ensures that therapies are optimised based on a patient's unique medical history and genetic profile, improving outcomes and reducing adverse effects.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Alowais |first1=Shuroug A. |last2=Alghamdi |first2=Sahar S. |last3=Alsuhebany |first3=Nada |last4=Alqahtani |first4=Tariq |last5=Alshaya |first5=Abdulrahman I. |last6=Almohareb |first6=Sumaya N. |last7=Aldairem |first7=Atheer |last8=Alrashed |first8=Mohammed |last9=Bin Saleh |first9=Khalid |last10=Badreldin |first10=Hisham A. |last11=Al Yami |first11=Majed S. |last12=Al Harbi |first12=Shmeylan |last13=Albekairy |first13=Abdulkareem M. |date=2023-09-22 |title=Revolutionizing healthcare: the role of artificial intelligence in clinical practice |journal=BMC Medical Education |volume=23 |issue=1 |pages=689 |doi=10.1186/s12909-023-04698-z |issn=1472-6920 |pmc=10517477 |pmid=37740191 |doi-access=free}}</ref>

===Advancements in science and technology===

AGI can become a tool for scientific research and innovation. In fields such as physics and mathematics, AGI could help solve complex problems that require massive computational power, such as modeling quantum systems, understanding dark matter, or proving mathematical theorems.<ref name=":04">{{Cite book |last=Tegmark |first=Max |title=Life 3.0: being human in the age of artificial intelligence |date=2017 |publisher=Alfred A. Knopf |isbn=978-1-101-94659-6 |series=A Borzoi book |location=New York}}</ref> Problems that have remained unsolved for decades may be solved with AGI.

AGI could also drive technological breakthroughs that could reshape society. It can do this by optimising engineering designs, discovering new materials, and improving automation. For example, AI is already playing a role in developing more efficient renewable energy sources and optimising supply chains in manufacturing.<ref name=":19">{{Cite book |last1=Brynjolfsson |first1=Erik |title=The second machine age: work, progress, and prosperity in a time of brilliant technologies |last2=McAfee |first2=Andrew |date=2016 |publisher=W. W. Norton & Company |isbn=978-0-393-35064-7 |edition=First published as a Norton paperback |location=New York London}}</ref> Future AGI systems could push these innovations even further.

===Enhancing education and productivity===

AGI can personalize education by creating learning programs that are specific to each student's strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Unlike traditional teaching methods, AI-driven tutoring systems could adapt lessons in real-time, ensuring students understand difficult concepts before moving on.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Zhai |first1=Xuesong |last2=Chu |first2=Xiaoyan |last3=Chai |first3=Ching Sing |last4=Jong |first4=Morris Siu Yung |last5=Istenic |first5=Andreja |last6=Spector |first6=Michael |last7=Liu |first7=Jia-Bao |last8=Yuan |first8=Jing |last9=Li |first9=Yan |date=2021 |title=A Review of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education from 2010 to 2020 |journal=Complexity |language=en |volume=2021 |issue=1 |pages=8812542 |doi=10.1155/2021/8812542 |doi-access=free |issn=1099-0526}}</ref>

In the workplace, AGI could automate repetitive tasks, freeing up workers for more creative and strategic roles.<ref name=":19"/> It could also improve efficiency across industries by optimising logistics, enhancing cybersecurity, and streamlining business operations. If properly managed, the wealth generated by AGI-driven automation could reduce the need for people to work for a living. Working may become optional.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Bostrom |first=Nick |title=Superintelligence: paths, dangers, strategies |date=2017 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0-19-873983-8 |edition=Reprinted with corrections |location=Oxford}}</ref>

===Mitigating global crises===

AGI could play a crucial role in preventing and managing global threats. It could help governments and organizations predict and respond to natural disasters more effectively, using real-time data analysis to forecast hurricanes, earthquakes, and pandemics.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Crawford |first=Kate |title=Atlas of AI: power, politics, and the planetary costs of artificial intelligence |date=2021 |publisher=Yale University Press |isbn=978-0-300-20957-0 |location=New Haven}}</ref> By analyzing vast datasets from satellites, sensors, and historical records, AGI could improve early warning systems, enabling faster disaster response and minimising casualties.

In climate science, AGI could develop new models for reducing carbon emissions, optimising energy resources, and mitigating climate change effects. It could also enhance weather prediction accuracy, allowing policymakers to implement more effective environmental regulations. Additionally, AGI could help regulate emerging technologies that carry significant risks, such as nanotechnology and bioengineering, by analysing complex systems and predicting unintended consequences.<ref name=":04"/> Furthermore, AGI could assist in cybersecurity by detecting and mitigating large-scale cyber threats, protecting critical infrastructure, and preventing digital warfare.

===Revitalising environmental conservation and biodiversity===

AGI could significantly contribute to preserving the environment and protecting endangered species. By analyzing satellite imagery, climate data, and wildlife patterns, AGI systems could identify environmental threats earlier and recommend targeted conservation strategies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Artificial Intelligence and Conservation {{!}} Pages {{!}} WWF |url=https://www.worldwildlife.org/pages/artificial-intelligence-and-conservation |access-date=2025-04-28 |website=World Wildlife Fund |language=en-US}}</ref> AGI could help optimize land use, monitor illegal activities like poaching or deforestation in real-time, and support global efforts to restore ecosystems. Advanced predictive models developed by AGI could also assist in reversing biodiversity loss, ensuring the survival of critical species and maintaining ecological balance.<ref>{{cite arXiv |eprint=1906.05433 |last1=Rolnick |first1=David |last2=Donti |first2=Priya L. |last3=Kaack |first3=Lynn H. |last4=Kochanski |first4=Kelly |last5=Lacoste |first5=Alexandre |last6=Sankaran |first6=Kris |author7=Andrew Slavin Ross |last8=Milojevic-Dupont |first8=Nikola |last9=Jaques |first9=Natasha |last10=Waldman-Brown |first10=Anna |last11=Luccioni |first11=Alexandra |last12=Maharaj |first12=Tegan |last13=Sherwin |first13=Evan D. |last14=Karthik Mukkavilli |first14=S. |last15=Kording |first15=Konrad P. |last16=Gomes |first16=Carla |last17=Ng |first17=Andrew Y. |last18=Hassabis |first18=Demis |last19=Platt |first19=John C. |last20=Creutzig |first20=Felix |last21=Chayes |first21=Jennifer |last22=Bengio |first22=Yoshua |title=Tackling Climate Change with Machine Learning |date=2019 |class=cs.CY }}</ref>

=== Enhancing space exploration and colonization ===
AGI could revolutionize humanity’s ability to explore and settle beyond Earth. With its advanced problem-solving skills, AGI could autonomously manage complex space missions, including navigation, resource management, and emergency response. It could accelerate the design of life support systems, habitats, and spacecraft optimized for extraterrestrial environments. Furthermore, AGI could support efforts to colonize planets like Mars by simulating survival scenarios and helping humans adapt to new worlds, dramatically expanding the possibilities for interplanetary civilization.<ref>Tegmark, M. (2017). Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Penguin Books.</ref>