View: Are our fears of artificial intelligence justified?

A problem well-diagnosed is a problem half solved. Considering all the breathless hype we hear about Artificial Intelligence (AI) today, it is easy to overlook the arguments people have raised against it. The pace of development of these new-world technologies has attracted a fair amount of criticism. There are opponents of AI around the world who are scared of these rapidly developing technologies. Many thinkers have been vocal in sharing their concerns about various dangers associated with AI.