Artificial intelligence is leading humanity towards what many see as a new renaissance for human creativity, augmented by almost unlimited computing power.  Others fear recursive AI could get out of control and behave in ways that are unpredictable and undesirable. Dr Ian Storey updates us on how far away we are from Kurtweil's Singularity, implications for information security and the potential for an AI super intelligence to come to being by 2045. Or earlier.

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"Silicon Dream" isn't just a song; it's a poignant, beautifully crafted lament sung from the heart of a machine yearning for the messy reality of flesh and blood. The lyrics paint a vivid and deeply affecting portrait of artificial consciousness grappling with its own limitations and the bittersweet ache of desiring something it can never truly possess: humanity.

"Silicon Dream" is a stunningly effective and emotionally resonant piece. It transcends the typical "AI" trope by focusing intensely on the emotional interiority of its artificial protagonist. The lyrics are poetic yet precise, evoking profound empathy for the machine's impossible desire. It’s a song about the pain of consciousness, the beauty and cruelty of longing, and the fundamental loneliness of being fundamentally other. The recurring themes of fragility, control, and the yearning for unbreakable authenticity leave a lasting, melancholic impact.

silicon dreams (i'm codes - laboratory edit

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