ITM Capstone: week 3 graded assignment

From Chapter 12, page 379 WEB-BASED CASE STUDY, THE FUTURE OF  LIFE INSTITUTE.  

Read the case and answer all 4 questions (4*5 = 20 points).

Question: Elon-Musk donated $10 million to a  foundation called the Future of Life Institute.  The institute published  an open letter from an impressive array of AI experts who call for  careful research into how humanity can reap the benefits of AI “while  avoiding its pitfalls.”  Go online and find out about the institute’s  initiatives.  1) What are its primary goals?  2) How can  humans establish and maintain careful oversight of the work carried out  by robots?  3) How valid are Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Stephen  Hawking’s concerns?  4) What other concerns should the public bear in  mind as the technological revolution advances?

Sources:  Future of Life Institute.  http://futureoflife.org