Filosofia da Inteligência Artificial: Desvendando os Limites e as Possibilidades da IA

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been revolutionizing our society and is already integrated into a wide variety of devices and programs, such as autonomous cars, search engines, virtual assistants, music and video streaming platforms, chatbots, and many others. However, contrary to what many might think, AI is not a recent phenomenon and has existed for quite some time. As we will see ahead, by analyzing the key milestones that led to the creation of artificial intelligence, this technology emerged with the goal of simulating cognitive processes. Because of this, we will explore the levels these systems can reach, from the ability to replicate — even if in a limited way — aspects of human cognition to the possibility that they could develop their own consciousness. This entire investigation raises significant philosophical questions and revives the mind-body debate, now framed in a new form to address the possibility of machines possessing consciousness. Finally, we will not limit ourselves to exploring only the idea that AI could develop a mind comparable to our own. By delving into the concept of superintelligence, we will also analyze the various ideas of ultraintelligent machines that surpass human cognitive abilities to unimaginable levels. Moreover, we will examine the problems such entities could pose to humanity and the possible preventive methods we could articulate to ensure that we do not lose control over something so powerful.