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Technology and Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe?
By Lydia Sage The man stood, clothed in black, with cords connecting to the cybernetic devices placed on the right side of his bald head, where a bright red laser light seemed to blind any who looked at it. His familiar voice spoke, “I am Locutus of Borg. Resistance is futile. Your life as it has been is over. From this time forward you will service—us.” The unthinkable had happened—our beloved Federation Captain, Jean-Luc Picard had been assimilated. He had turned on humanity and the very Universe he had sworn to protect. Now he had become one of THEM—the Borg—the machine-like beings bent on annihilating planets, eliminating entire species from existence.
By Lydia Sage8 months ago in Futurism
A World Without Jobs: What Happens When AI Wins?
It started quietly. First, it was the cashiers and warehouse workers. Then, the call center agents, accountants, and marketing assistants. Eventually, even coders, doctors, and teachers found themselves replaced—not all at once, but gradually, in small, efficient waves.
By Kamran Khan8 months ago in Futurism
Agent AI & Autonomous Systems
Agentic AI and Autonomous Systems: Intelligent Automation's Future Agentic AI, a next-generation advancement in artificial intelligence that combines autonomy, decision-making, and task execution, will be one of the most transformative technology trends in 2025. Agentic AI is reshaping industries, redefining productivity, and providing a new framework for how machines interact with the world in conjunction with autonomous systems. What Agentic AI is, how it works, and why it is poised to lead intelligent automation in the future are discussed in depth in this article. What exactly is agentic AI? Systems of artificial intelligence that are intended to function as autonomous "agents" are referred to as "agentic AI." Agentic AI systems can, in contrast to traditional AI, which frequently requires step-by-step instructions or performs narrowly defined tasks: Make a plan and set goals based on the situation. Execute tasks in multiple steps without the intervention of a human Changeable environment and data inputs require adaptation. Work together with other systems or people to accomplish difficult goals. These AI agents have behaviors and long-term reasoning abilities that are comparable to human problem-solving skills. Agentic versus Conventional AI It is essential to distinguish Agentic AI from conventional AI in order to comprehend the innovation at its core: Feature Traditional AI Agentic AI.
By Mohammed Mamunar Rahamn8 months ago in Futurism
The Mysterious Council of Nine. Ancient Cosmic Architects of Humanity? Part One
There’s a story, hidden in ancient texts and even in top-secret government experiments, that suggests we humans aren’t entirely in charge of our own destiny. The story speaks of The Nine. Not just “nine gods” or “nine angels.” This is a council, an interdimensional intelligence or group of extraterrestrial overseers, believed by many to have guided humanity for thousands of years.
By The Secret History Of The World8 months ago in Futurism
Our Potential New Homes in the Universe
In the vast expanse of space, astronomers have been on a relentless quest to find planets beyond our solar system that could support life. Among the thousands of exoplanets discovered, a special group known as “super Earths” stands out. These are rocky planets with masses up to ten times that of Earth, and they could potentially become future homes for humanity. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most intriguing ones.
By Kreative William 2548 months ago in Futurism
