What is the AI singularity? Some experts say it’s closer than ever

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(NewsNation) — Artificial intelligence futurist Ray Kurzweil predicts AI will reach human-level intelligence by 2029.

From there, it could begin to rapidly advance itself beyond human control.

This moment has been predicted before. It’s called “the singularity,” and whether, or rather when, it will happen is debated by tech experts. Some, like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, claim a “gentle singularity” is already happening.

But what is it,........

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