Statements by Stephen Hawking

One of the world's most well-known 75-year-old physicists argues that artificial intelligence is a danger that could overcome human intelligence and lead to the disappearance of our species

Stephen Hawking believes modern technology proves that people are capable of designing robots whose intelligence exceeds that of the creator. He said: "I'm afraid AI will replace people altogether."

According to DailyStar, he added: "If people can create computed viruses, so one might design artificial intelligence to self-improve and be able to reproduce itself. This will create a new form of life that will outweigh ours. "

He also added that another issue is globalization and its effects. '' I think I've reached the maximum point. The earth is becoming too small for us, the global population is growing alarming, "Hawking said.