Dualism And Materialism
Generally, there are two viewpoints on this, dualism and materialism. Dualism believes that consciousness is separate from our physical selves which often referred to as the soul or spirit. Materialism, on the other hand, refutes the existence of a soul or spirit. According to materialism, consciousness is purely a mechanism of the brain. Since our brain operates like a complex machine, The natural question is…Can we build a machine that thinks like a human? And this is the crux of Turing’s question. The challenging part is determining if a machine possesses consciousness, and therefore can actually think.
The Game of Trick
This is where Turing proposed a test. It’s a straightforward game that involves three participants: A, B and C.A is a man, B is a woman, and C could be a man or a woman. The game’s rules are pretty straightforward. C has to figure out which of A and B is the man, and which is the woman. But there’s a catch, C can’t see A and B because they’re separated by a wall. But to make the correct guess, C can ask questions which A and B response in writing. Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The man a has to pretend to be a woman to try to fool C On the other hand, B must tell the truth if C ends up being tricked and can’t correctly identify the man and the woman, then the test is deemed a success.
The Game of Trick and The Role of Computer Â
But let’s take it a step further Turing imagined a scenario where a computer took the place of A. If this computer could convincingly act like a woman just as the man did to the point where C couldn’t tell the difference between the man and the woman, then this computer would be considered a thinking machine. And this is the basis of the original Turing test. Ever since Turing’s proposition, programmers worldwide have been in a race to create AI. Often times, the Turing test is used as a benchmark to gauge their intelligence level. But here’s the million-dollar question. Can this test also detect the consciousness that a machine might possess?
Physicist Michio Kaku Views
This question becomes especially intriguing when we talk about machines powered by mighty quantum computers. And so, the question remains, what will be the outcome when A and quantum computers join forces? Physicist Michio Kaku has recently shared his perspective on the crossroads of quantum computing and AI, particularly large language models like GPT4 and Google bard. Now these AIs are essentially software programs that pull data from all corners of the internet to generate outputs. They’ve gotten really good at giving accurate answers to a variety of questions, from diagnosing diseases based on symptoms to passing legal bar exams. the chat bots that are revolution in software and then quantum computers which are revolution in hardware.
Risk of AI Tools Adopting False or Inaccurate Data
When they get together, watch out! So, we’re talking about an extremely powerful alliance between software and hardware. But Professor Kaku points out a limitation that these programs struggle to discern what’s true or accurate. There is no fact checker for chat bots, that is the whole bottle of wax. That’s the reason why they’re so dangerous. They don’t know what is correct or it is incorrect. It’s all the same to them. There’s a key worry he raised. It’s the risk of AI tools adopting false or inaccurate data into their responses. Since these programs pull information from so many different places, they might accidentally include non-sensical content. And because they can’t tell accurate info from incorrect, they might unintentionally spread falsehoods, and this leaves us with a challenge. So, how can we trust the reliability of the information presented by AI?
Quantum Computer, You Can Fact-Check Things
Here’s where quantum computers could be a game changer. These devices have the capacity to function as fact checkers. They’ll filter through enormous volumes of data and weeding out inaccurate content. By employing quantum computing, we could verify the accuracy of statements and distinguish between partially true, partially false, and perhaps misleading information. This could lead to a more nuanced grasp of the content churned out by large language models. With a quantum computer, you can fact-check things and then you can say this is 90% correct, and you get gradations of what is correct and incorrect. But throwing quantum computing into the fact checking mix raises a vital question.
Quantum Computers Could Make AI More Reliable
It is about who holds the reins of information, and who gets to decide what’s real or true. And in the end, we need to set up impartial mechanisms to ensure the integrity of information put forward by AI. As Professor Kaku suggested, quantum computers could make AI more reliable. In the final some predictions concerning the future use of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. These predictions might not always be accurate, but they are essential to embody our collective ambitions for the future. So, even though they may appear impossible, they carry a real possibility of becoming reality.
Future prediction and D-Wave Quantum System
We will present three of those potential predictions today. First up on our list of predictions, we’re talking about NASA’s outer space exploration. the forecast is that with quantum computing and powerful artificial intelligence, NASA will discover Earth-like planets with comparable atmospheres and the presence of water. this could spark serious discussions about how to reach such a planet. Machines like the D-Wave quantum system will be crucial in these efforts. This machine now operates with over 7000 cubits and 20 weight connectivity which significantly improves the accuracy of space exploration. In fact, it’s already being utilized by Dr. Rupak Biswas and his team at NASA. And this year alone, NASA reported the discovery of a new planet nearly the same size as Earth. It’s called TOI 700e.
Quantum Computers Are Tough to Handle
This planet orbits within the habitable zone of its star or its Goldilocks zone. And so, with the progression of quantum computing, there’s a strong chance that NASA could eventually find a way to reach it, or perhaps discover another even more Earth-like planets closer to us. Next up on the future predictions is that scientists believe that the business of quantum computing will become increasingly important. Quantum computers are tough to handle, leading many companies to choose cloud-based quantum computing for specialized tasks. This development opens up plenty of business opportunities.
Qiskit Runtime
Take IBM as an example. They offer a service called Qiskit Runtime which allows users to build and quickly run powerful algorithms. The final and most significant prediction is that we stand on the verge of a technological and societal revolution. We’re fast approaching the day when the machines. we create will outperform us in every way, not just in calculations or searches but in every aspect of intelligence. It’s projected that within 15 years such machines will surpass human capabilities in all areas. So, what does such a future hold for us? and how will these tech advancements redefine our place in the world? In this era of rapid technological evolution, only one thing is certain. That our journey is just beginning……….
Dr. Abid Hussain Nawaz, Ph.D. & Post Doc
Zeenat Mushtaque, Master of philosophy in Solid State Physics
