AI doesn't need to create a new species, just solve problems
alexisgallagher · x · 2026-09-02
RT @bayeslord: AI development doesn't necessitate creating a new species or life-like entities; it just requires computers to solve problems. While the current trajectory leans towards lifelike systems, this isn't inevitable. Claims that it's unavoidable reflect a lack of imagination.
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