Followup 6 to PROBABLE Prediction 2015.2
ryane([email protected]) replied to Dev Crease on 07 May 1998
Viruses haven't reached the level of sophistication where they'll be able to improve themselves to such a degree. Also, the nature of most internet servers (in their UN*X operating systems) gives them inherant resistance to these malicious creations. What I can see happening is this: An experiment on artificial intelligence and evolution is left to run for a while. After a little bit of time, the creations would develope a bit of self awareness, and eventually try to free themselves of their bonds. Once they got into the net, they would probably use the same tactics as viruses, only with greater efficiency, given their intelligence. I know... I stole it from a book. Sue me :D
Ed Ryan