Before long, machines will become vastly more intelligent than humans…either accept that humans will become the second most intelligent species or impose a global ban — he will speak at Future Day.

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Hugo de Garis believes that too many commentators on AI are avoiding the fundamental issue: before long, machines will become vastly more intelligent than humans—potentially trillions of trillions of times more, or even beyond that. Humanity will soon face a critical decision: either accept that humans will become the second most intelligent species or impose a global ban on the creation of artilects (artificial intellects).