Fears over advancements in artificial intelligence
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence has led prominent scientists and entrepreneurs to warn mankind could be in danger if such developments are not kept in check.
Last month, theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking stated the human race could be superseded by such technology.
"The primitive forms of artificial intelligence we already have, have proved very useful. But I think the development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race,"
Hawking said.
"It would take off on its own and redesign itself at an ever increasing rate. Humans, who are limited by slow biological evolution, couldn't compete, and would be superseded."
Hawking's thoughts echoed the sentiments of Elon Musk, founder and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. Musk claimed last year that the development of artificial intelligence was akin to "summoning the devil" and could be humanity's "biggest existential threat".