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Meaning of technological singularity | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˌtɛknəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩ ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlɛɹɪti/

Definitions

A hypothetical future event in human history caused by the ever-increasing ability of new technology to speed up the rate at which new technology is developed.

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Examples

“For the consequences for humanity, if a technological singularity did indeed occur, would be seismic. What are these potentially seismic consequences? What sort of world, what sort of universe, might come into being if a technological singularity does occur?”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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