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Superintelligence term linked to AI and eugenics since 1998

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The term "Superintelligence" was first associated with artificial intelligence in 1998. Shortly after its introduction in the AI context, the term was adopted by proponents of eugenics. AI

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Superintelligence term linked to AI and eugenics since 1998

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    "Superintelligence" was first used related to AI in 1998 and was quickly adopted by the eugenicists. https://www. theverge.com/policy/1008677/tr ump-super-intel

    "Superintelligence" was first used related to AI in 1998 and was quickly adopted by the eugenicists. https://www. theverge.com/policy/1008677/tr ump-super-intelligence-ai-rebranding # ai # racism

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