AI is advancing even faster than sci-fi visionaries like Neal Stephenson imagined

AI is advancing even faster than sci-fi visionaries like Neal Stephenson imagined

Today’s artificial intelligence technology already exceeds what science fiction imagined would be possible. (David Espejo/Getty Images)Every time I read about another advance in AI technology, I feel like another figment of science fiction moves closer to reality. Lately, I’ve been noticing eerie parallels to Neal Stephenson’s 1995 novel “The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady’s Illustrated Primer.” “The Diamond Age” depicted a post-cyberpunk sectar…

AI is advancing even faster than sci-fi visionaries like Neal Stephenson imagined

In Stephenson's novel 'The Diamond Age,' a device called the Young Lady's Illustrated Primer offers emotional, social and intellectual support. Christopher Michel/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SAEvery time I read about another advance in AI technology, I feel like another figment of science fiction moves closer to reality. Lately, I’ve been noticing eerie parallels to Neal Stephenson’s 1995 novel “The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady’s Illustrated Prime…