Serious Times

We are standing on the brink of one of the most transformative periods in human history. The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly the development of general artificial intelligence (AGI) and superintelligence, promise to reshape society in ways we are only beginning to comprehend. The next five years could see a seismic shift in how we work, live, and define ourselves.

Experts are increasingly suggesting that AGI, a level of AI that matches or exceeds human cognitive abilities across the board, could emerge within the next decade. Superintelligence, which would surpass human intelligence entirely, might follow soon after. Imagine an AI that has the ability to create a better AI, which in turn can create an even better AI and so on. These developments have the potential to revolutionize industries, streamline processes, and solve problems at a scale we can scarcely imagine. Solutions to problems like cancer, global warming, poverty and more might finally find a solution. But with this promise comes ... CONTINUE READING ...

Short Story: Skinwalker Code

The desert stretched endlessly, scorched under a blistering sun, with nothing but jagged cliffs and distant mesas breaking the horizon. Joe Yazzie adjusted his hat against the dry wind and squinted at the shimmering heat waves that distorted the landscape. His old Ford pickup rumbled beside him, its engine still ticking as it cooled.

Beside him stood an outsider—Dr. Emily Thompson, a computer scientist from the East Coast, who had arrived on the reservation with a strange request. “I need your help,” she had said. “There are things happening out here that your people understand better than anyone.”

Yazzie, a Navajo private investigator, crossed his arms. “You’re not the first person to come here asking for help with something they don’t understand,” he replied. “But you might be the first one talking about… what did you call it? AI?”

Dr. Thompson nodded, her expression ... CONTINUE READING ...