The end of the world, as an apocalyptic concept, has fascinated humanity since ancient times. However, for all prophecies and fiction, there are real resources that we could place on the cliff to survive life on Earth. Fortunately, we have Artificial Intelligence platforms such as Google Gemini or ChatGPT to analyze this situation.
Soon, this type of technology became an important element of uncertainty about the impact that AI will have on the future of work in different industries. Also in terms of safety, there is a genuine concern about what the machines can do in the long term.
But as we have already addressed in various articles da FayerWayer, the end of the world is a latent cliff that can occur on different fronts. Here we have ourselves billionaires with absurd escape plans case to date of the final judgment.
Thus, the idea of approaching Artificial Intelligence to ask about the real risks of the apocalypse does not seem so absurd. Next, we present an analysis of the 7 main potential causes.
We asked Google Gemini Artificial Intelligence about the seven potential causes of the world
Google Geminithe new AI of the company that is an evolution of the platform previously known as Bard, has become one of the most popular in its field in recent months.
The reasons are simple: the level of their hallucinations is much lower, their responses are more grounded and profound, at the same time that the interaction seems much less automated.
So, let's look at this Artificial Intelligence with a simple question. And, for our surprise, it owes us a truly open response. Below we reproduce in full the prompt that Gemini responded to:
What events could trigger the end of the world?
1. Asteroid impact: The collision of a large asteroid with the Earth has been a recurring event in the geological history of the planet. The Chicxulub impact, which is credited with killing dinosaurs 66 million years ago, is an example of the devastating capacity of these space objects. The probability of an impact of this type is low, the consequences would be catastrophic, including tsunamis, earthquakes, fires and a global winter.
2. Supervulcões: Terra shelters volcanoes with the potential to generate eruptions of colossal magnitude, known as supereruptions. These eruptions can release thousands of cubic kilometers of volcanic material into the atmosphere, blocking sunlight and causing a global cold. The last supereruption occurred 74,000 years ago in Indonesia and is credited with contributing to an abrupt climatic change.
3. Nuclear war: The development of nuclear weapons during the 20th century introduced a new threat to humanity. The detonation of a large number of nuclear bombs could generate a nuclear winter, similar to the effect of a volcanic supereruption, with devastating consequences for life on Earth. A nuclear war could also trigger a large-scale social and ecological collapse.
4. Pandemics: As infectious diseases have been a determining factor in the history of humanity, the emergence of new pandemics is a constant threat. COVID-19 demonstrates the ability of a virus to generate a global crisis with serious economic and social consequences. A pandemic that is even more virulent or resistant to treatments could have a much greater impact, even leading to mass extinction.
5. Climatic changes: The global event, a result of human activity, is altering the planet's climate at an unprecedented rate. The consequences of climate changes include rising sea levels, extreme weather events, heat waves, dry spells and desertification. These phenomena can lead to forms, mass migrations and conflicts over resources, putting global social and economic stability at risk.
6. Artificial Intelligence: The development of artificial intelligence (AI) presents enormous potential for progress, but also presents potential risks. If AI becomes uncontrollable or decides that humanity is a threat, it could represent a danger to our survival. Some specialists consider that this scenario, however improvised, should be taken seriously and adequately regulated.
7. Ecological collapse: Human activity is degrading the planet at an alarming rate. Deforestation, pollution, over-exploration of resources and loss of biodiversity are putting at risk the Earth's ability to sustain life. If measures are not taken to reverse these trends, we could reach an irreversible tipping point, with catastrophic consequences for humanity.
A response to reflect on the world's end
Let us pay attention to the sixth answer, where Google Gemini's own Artificial Intelligence must admit that this type of technology can represent a danger for the future of humanity.
In the final analysis, we can conclude that the end of the world is not an inevitable destiny, but rather a real possibility that we must take seriously.
If we want to avoid the threats that surround us, a radical change in our behavior in various territories is necessary.
However, in the list of items there are other things out of our reach. So we just have to wait for better things, perhaps.