Need to Know

This series of Need to Know articles provides information about important current issues. The articles are presented in sections which include useful references.

The Issue of AI: (Part 1) AI Basics

Section #1 explains the AI basics: GenAI, AGI, ASI; GPT; how AI is "trained"; AI errors, AI "consciousness"; and AI hype

The Issue of AI: (Part 2) AI Impact

Section #2 explains the multiple impacts of AI: AI databases; copyright; jobs; cognition

The Issue of AI: (Part 3) AI Threats

Section 3 discusses important AI threats: AI deceptions; political AI; military AI; and AI disobedience

The Issue of AI: (Part 4) Urgent Calls for AI Control

Section 4 describes the warnings of many AI leaders and experts: that the potential damage of AI is very real, and that governmental controls are absolutely necessary.