Imagine a world where machines start thinking, wars are fought on their own, human brains are connected to computers and the weather is artificially changed. This is not a science fiction film, but our rapidly changing reality. While technology has made human life more comfortable and efficient than ever before, some such discoveries and inventions have also come to the fore, which, if they go out of control, can challenge the very existence of the entire humanity. These technologies are like a sword in the hands of humans. If used wisely, they can provide security, but a slight mistake can make them the cause of destruction.
Autonomous AI Weapons
These are weapons that can make decisions on their own without human command. For example, Russia's Uran-9 or America's Loyal Wingman drone system. If these weapons get complete autonomy in war, they can attack without human discretion. This can lead to the death of innocent people, and large-scale destruction through technical glitches or hacking.
Gene Editing Technology
With the help of CRISPR-Cas9 technology, scientists can now change human DNA. This has also made it possible to treat diseases, but this technology can also be used to create "designer babies". If it is used unethically, social inequality will increase. Along with this, biological weapons can also be prepared from it, which can spread like an epidemic.
Cloning and Deepfake
With AI-based deepfake technology, it has now become easy to create a fake video of any person. In this, the face and voice are copied exactly. The public can be confused by making a fake video of a leader viral during elections. This can spread riots, rumors, and misunderstandings, which can endanger the internal security of the country.
Geoengineering
Technologies like Solar Radiation Management are being developed to prevent global warming, in which sulfur particles are released into the atmosphere to reduce sunlight. But this can cause a huge imbalance in the rain cycle, agriculture, and the environment. Its effect will not be in one country but on the whole world.
Fake News and Propaganda (AI Fake News)
Nowadays, with the help of AI tools, thousands and millions of fake accounts and posts can be generated simultaneously on social media. These posts can be used to promote any agenda, spread division in society, and influence elections. This can weaken the roots of democracy.
Brain-Computer Interface
Companies like Neuralink are working to connect the human brain directly to the computer. This can help paralysis patients, but if this system is used to control the human brain, it can have serious consequences. This technology can change human thoughts, memories, and even decisions, which can become the biggest threat to human freedom.