‘Maximally curious’ AI could have disastrous consequences | Letters

History has shown us that curiosity killed the cat, skinned it and dissected it, says David Ansell

Elon Musk believes that making artificial intelligence “maximally curious” means that it would be “pro-humanity” (Elon Musk launches AI startup and warns of a ‘Terminator future’, 13 July). Before Mr Musk creates such an entity, perhaps he should visit some of the hallowed institutions of curiosity and reflect on how the “maximal curiosity” of previous self-appointed “higher/superior” intelligence has worked out …

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