Well I for one welcome our robotic overlords…
Matthew E. Taylor, Allred Distinguished Professor in Artificial Intelligence at Washington State University has published a paper detailing a system where one computer can share information and processes with another computer. The first practical demonstration? Video games!
One system “taught” another how to play Pac-Man, and the “student” system was eventually able to surpass its “teacher”.
A system for delivering “advice” could be an exciting breakthrough, especially if these systems can share information and processes between computers with different hardware builds. Often a set of instructions wont work if you change hardware parameters.
If you’re worried about Skynet happening soon, Taylor had this to say:
“They’re very dumb.”
(via WSU News)