Given the 10% chance of ending the Human species being discussed on the BBCs flagship political program tonight I have to ask, what is AI really?
Summary
A layperson questions the true nature of AI, contrasting public tools like ChatGPT with more advanced systems, in the context of a BBC program discussing AI's existential risks.
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