AAAI ex-president, Eric Horvitz seems ambivalent here:
Horvitz doubts that one of these virtual receptionists could ever lead to something that takes over the world. He says that’s like expecting a kite to evolve into a 747 on its own.
So does that mean he thinks the singularity is ridiculous?
Mr. HORVITZ: Well, no. I think there’s been a mix of views, and I have to say that I have mixed feelings myself.
AAAI ex-president, Eric Horvitz seems ambivalent here: