The World Health Organization alerted the public to the Coronavirus danger on Jan 9. An algorithm using artificial intelligence got the word out on Dec 31. It’s a good example of where the technology can be useful, but it’s not the only intelligence we need. A survey of leading scientists has predicted that there’s a 50-50 chance machine intelligence will surpass humans in 2040. And the UN’s survey of peer-reviewed studies predicted that global warming would pass the point of no-return in 2040, as well. So let’s use those overlapping alerts to institute the policies and research that will harness the power of AI so it doesn’t harm humans and keeps humans from harming their planet. #TheBookCirca2118 #AI #GlobalWarming