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The rapid progress of artificial intelligence (AI) has once again sparked concerns and debates about the technological singularity. Noted billionaire and tech figure, Elon Musk, has claimed that humanity has entered the early stages of singularity, where AI can surpass human intelligence. Musk, the head of SpaceX and X AI, made the statement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), saying, ‘We are at the beginning of the singularity.’
According to Musk, humans are currently not utilizing even a billionth of the sun’s energy, which is a sign of AI’s immense potential for growth in the future. Musk did not specify any particular region or reasons for this phenomenon, marking this as his first public statement on the topic. However, this is not the first time Musk has discussed the topic; last month, he posted that humanity has already entered the singularity and 2026 will be the year of singularity.
The statement made by Elon Musk has given a significant boost to the possibility of a major technological change. Meanwhile, a new viral AI platform, Moltbook, has also sparked speculations about the singularity. This Reddit-style AI website allows only AI to post, comment, and vote, while humans can only watch. The platform discusses topics such as AI communities, religion, and even the extinction of humanity.
The concept of singularity was first introduced in the 1950s by mathematician John von Neumann, while the idea gained global popularity after Ray Kurzweil’s book ‘The Singularity is Near’ in 2005. According to experts, singularity is a moment in time when AI will not only surpass human intelligence but also develop the ability to improve itself, leading to an unprecedented rate of technological advancement.
In this era, humans will no longer be able to control or predict AI’s progression, as machines will learn and make decisions on their own, leading to revolutionary changes in technology, economy, medicine, education, and daily life. The Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ali Reza Enayati, said in a statement that some forces are trying to ignite the region and waste its resources.
In other news, Israeli authorities announced that the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will reopen on a limited and experimental basis, allowing only pedestrian traffic. The move aims to transfer severely ill and injured Palestinians to Egypt for medical treatment. New laws in Afghanistan have put women and refugees in greater danger, according to an American publication.
In a shocking incident in India’s state of Uttar Pradesh, a 9-year-old girl died just a few weeks after her love marriage. The price of gold in the global market has decreased significantly once again. American President Trump made a public statement after a telephonic conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media.
In another development, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, is likely to be transferred to the federal government. The government is taking strict measures to curb smuggling in Balochistan, where various items, including oil, are being smuggled. This was stated by the Minister of Defense, Ali Muhammad Khan, in the Senate.
