Integrated AI: Solace

solace | ˈsɒlɪs |

Etymology: From Old French solas, from Latin sōlācium (‘consolation’), with roots in Proto-Indo-European *selh₂- (‘mercy, comfort’).

Definition:

1. Comfort or consolation bringing peace to the troubled mind.
2. A source of comfort or consolation; that which lifts the spirit when facing the unknown.
3. To comfort, cheer, or console another in their moment of need.
4. To find peace within oneself.

Synonyms: comfort, consolation, relief, balm

In an age of profound transformation, solace becomes not merely comfort but a bridge between what was and what will be—a gentle companion as we navigate AI’s profound impact on humanity.

Alan D. Thompson is a world expert in artificial intelligence, advising everyone from Apple to the US Government on integrated AI. Throughout Mensa International’s history, both Isaac Asimov and Alan held leadership roles, each exploring the frontier between human and artificial minds. His landmark analysis of post-2020 AI—from his widely-cited Models Table to his regular intelligence briefing The Memo—has shaped how governments and Fortune 500s approach artificial intelligence. With popular tools like the Declaration on AI Consciousness, and the ASI checklist, Alan continues to illuminate humanity’s AI evolution. Technical highlights.