On quantum computing for artificial superintelligence

2024
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dc.abstract.enArtificial intelligence algorithms, fueled by continuous technological development and increased computing power, have proven effective across a variety of tasks. Concurrently, quantum computers have shown promise in solving problems beyond the reach of classical computers. These advancements have contributed to a misconception that quantum computers enable hypercomputation, sparking speculation about quantum supremacy leading to an intelligence explosion and the creation of superintelligent agents. We challenge this notion, arguing that current evidence does not support the idea that quantum technologies enable hypercomputation. Fundamental limitations on information storage within finite spaces and the accessibility of information from quantum states constrain quantum computers from surpassing the Turing computing barrier. While quantum technologies may offer exponential speed-ups in specific computing cases, there is insufficient evidence to suggest that focusing solely on quantum-related problems will lead to technological singularity and the emergence of superintelligence. Subsequently, there is no premise suggesting that general intelligence depends on quantum effects or that accelerating existing algorithms through quantum means will replicate true intelligence. We propose that if superintelligence is to be achieved, it will not be solely through quantum technologies. Instead, the attainment of superintelligence remains a conceptual challenge that humanity has yet to overcome, with quantum technologies showing no clear path toward its resolution.
dc.affiliationSzkoła Doktorska Nauk Społecznych
dc.affiliationWydział Filozoficzny : Zakład Kognitywistyki
dc.contributor.authorGrabowska, Anna - 422036
dc.contributor.authorGunia, Artur - 227808
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-18T09:29:45Z
dc.date.available2024-06-18T09:29:45Z
dc.date.issued2024
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dc.description.additionalKorekta publikacji została sfinansowana przez the Priority Research Area Society of the Future w ramach programu "Inicjatywa Doskonałości - Uniwersytet Badawczy" na Uniwersytecie Jagiellońskim w Krakowie
dc.description.number2
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dc.description.versionostateczna wersja wydawcy
dc.description.volume14
dc.identifier.articleid25
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s13194-024-00584-7
dc.identifier.issn1879-4912
dc.identifier.urihttps://ruj.uj.edu.pl/handle/item/356860
dc.identifier.weblinkhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13194-024-00584-7
dc.languageeng
dc.language.containereng
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dc.share.typeotwarte czasopismo
dc.subject.enquantum computers
dc.subject.ensuperintelligence
dc.subject.enhypercomputation
dc.subject.enartifcial intelligence
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dc.titleOn quantum computing for artificial superintelligence
dc.title.journalEuropean Journal for Philosophy of Science
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dc.abstract.en
Artificial intelligence algorithms, fueled by continuous technological development and increased computing power, have proven effective across a variety of tasks. Concurrently, quantum computers have shown promise in solving problems beyond the reach of classical computers. These advancements have contributed to a misconception that quantum computers enable hypercomputation, sparking speculation about quantum supremacy leading to an intelligence explosion and the creation of superintelligent agents. We challenge this notion, arguing that current evidence does not support the idea that quantum technologies enable hypercomputation. Fundamental limitations on information storage within finite spaces and the accessibility of information from quantum states constrain quantum computers from surpassing the Turing computing barrier. While quantum technologies may offer exponential speed-ups in specific computing cases, there is insufficient evidence to suggest that focusing solely on quantum-related problems will lead to technological singularity and the emergence of superintelligence. Subsequently, there is no premise suggesting that general intelligence depends on quantum effects or that accelerating existing algorithms through quantum means will replicate true intelligence. We propose that if superintelligence is to be achieved, it will not be solely through quantum technologies. Instead, the attainment of superintelligence remains a conceptual challenge that humanity has yet to overcome, with quantum technologies showing no clear path toward its resolution.
dc.affiliation
Szkoła Doktorska Nauk Społecznych
dc.affiliation
Wydział Filozoficzny : Zakład Kognitywistyki
dc.contributor.author
Grabowska, Anna - 422036
dc.contributor.author
Gunia, Artur - 227808
dc.date.accessioned
2024-06-18T09:29:45Z
dc.date.available
2024-06-18T09:29:45Z
dc.date.issued
2024
dc.date.openaccess
0
dc.description.accesstime
w momencie opublikowania
dc.description.additional
Korekta publikacji została sfinansowana przez the Priority Research Area Society of the Future w ramach programu "Inicjatywa Doskonałości - Uniwersytet Badawczy" na Uniwersytecie Jagiellońskim w Krakowie
dc.description.number
2
dc.description.sponsorshipidub
idub_yes
dc.description.version
ostateczna wersja wydawcy
dc.description.volume
14
dc.identifier.articleid
25
dc.identifier.doi
10.1007/s13194-024-00584-7
dc.identifier.issn
1879-4912
dc.identifier.uri
https://ruj.uj.edu.pl/handle/item/356860
dc.identifier.weblink
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13194-024-00584-7
dc.language
eng
dc.language.container
eng
dc.rights
Udzielam licencji. Uznanie autorstwa 4.0 Międzynarodowa
dc.rights.licence
CC-BY
dc.rights.uri
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.pl
dc.share.type
otwarte czasopismo
dc.subject.en
quantum computers
dc.subject.en
superintelligence
dc.subject.en
hypercomputation
dc.subject.en
artifcial intelligence
dc.subtype
Article
dc.title
On quantum computing for artificial superintelligence
dc.title.journal
European Journal for Philosophy of Science
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JournalArticle
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