singularity
Say it: sing-gyuh-LA-rih-tee /ˌsɪŋɡjʊˈlarɪti/ · noun
What “singularity” means
A hypothetical moment when AI becomes smarter than humans.
More precisely: A point where normal rules break down; in tech, a hypothetical moment when AI surpasses human intelligence.
When to use it
In speculative technology discussion, for a possible future when AI surpasses human intelligence and familiar predictions become unreliable.
It can also mean
In maths or physics, a singularity is a point where the usual rules break down.
Similar words
tipping point, breaking point
Quick check
A futurist imagines AI surpassing human intelligence, making later technological change impossible to predict reliably. What hypothetical turning point are they describing?
automation or the singularity?
Show the answer
the singularity
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