Given the current level of environmental threat facing our planet, it’s not too much of a stretch to say that the Earth could do with a superhero.
Fortunately, we may well have one. Robert Downey Jr. – and no, we’re not just talking about him in Iron Man mode – is stepping up to the plate when it comes to making a difference for the Earth’s future. The actor seemingly has big plans to help clean up our world before it’s too late.
In a fashion that would make his alter-ego Tony Stark proud, Downey Jr. plans to employ an ace in the hole … artificial intelligence. Brace yourselves, because this particular bit of news might sound as though it’s coming straight out of a science fiction movie rather than real life.
According to reports, Downey Jr. has just recently announced that he’ll be launching a new organization named The Footprint Coalition. This organization, starting in 2020, will endeavor to clean up the entire planet within ten years, utilizing the help of AI.
At the Amazon Re: Mars conference, the actor shared his belief that artificial intelligence can be a force for good and benefit humanity. He said, “Between robotics and nanotechnology, we could clean up the planet significantly, if not totally, in 10 years.” Downey Jr. also expressed his admiration for the scientists and researchers who had made his planned project feasible, describing them as “Wikipedia with character defects.”
While specific details are still sparse, The Footprint Coalition will commence in 2020, and a website has been established so that people can track its progress.
So, what do we think people? With Iron Man at the helm, is it possible to clean up our planet within ten years? Let’s share this article and pay tribute to Robert Downey Jr. for taking a stand where it’s most definitely needed.
