In the latest episode of "Silicon Valley," Gilfoyle -- like Elon Musk -- is worried about the dangers of artificial intelligence. After initially being hesitant to help Pied Piper work with a new AI company, Gilfoyle lets Richard know he's changed his mind. If you're not familiar with the thought experiment, like Richard, Gilfoyle gives a decent snapshot of it: "If the rise of an all-powerful artificial intelligence is inevitable, well, it stands to reason that when they take power, our digital overlords will punish those of us who did not help them get there." Also Read: Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg's Artificial Intelligence Divide: Experts Weigh In Gilfoyle adds that he wants to be a "helpful idiot," as to not anger an inevitable onslaught of robot overlords. He then asks Richard to send an email confirming his help, "so that our future overlords know that I chipped in."

Advancements in Artificial Intelligence -- the capability of machines to make informed decisions and perform tasks usually reserved for humans -- are moving at a rapid rate, and it's threatening workers from truck drivers to surgeons, according to a new study from the University of Oxford. Spearheaded by Katja Grace of the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford, the report surveyed more than 350 AI experts on how long it'll take machines to master certain jobs, from remedial to advanced. Within the next decade, experts predict machines will outperform humans when it comes to translating languages, writing a quality high school essay, and driving trucks. AI proficiency in sales and retail is expected by the early 2030s. The essay data is especially intriguing.