OPINION
In 1984, the blockbuster film "Terminator" hit theaters, marking a significant milestone. It propelled Arnold Schwarzenegger, one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, into his second career as a Hollywood star. In his birthplace of Thal, near Graz, Austria, a museum dedicated to the most famous Austrian, Arnold Schwarzenegger, can be found (arnieslife.com).
Today, the topic of "Terminator" remains highly relevant. The film portrays an artificial intelligence named Skynet, which identifies humanity as its greatest threat and triggers a nuclear war. What was science fiction in 1984—a world with artificial intelligence and a globally interconnected internet—is now a reality. Concerned voices warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) are increasing, and this is not just the realm of eccentric conspiracy theorists. Leading companies, employees, and scientists are sounding the alarm.
Sam Altman, the creator of ChatGPT, considers AI to be a potential risk to humanity. Similarly, tech mastermind Elon Musk is in a rush to build a city on Mars, viewing it as a means to save humanity.
In fact, what is needed is a high level of natural intelligence to steer artificial intelligence in the right direction. Strict international regulations are necessary for the use of AI to prevent it from causing harm. We must avoid falling into a state of total surveillance, as envisioned by George Orwell in his epic novel "1984," published in 1949.
By harnessing natural intelligence and implementing responsible governance, we can ensure that artificial intelligence becomes a force for positive progress rather than a threat to humanity's well-being.
