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    Artificial intelligence (AI) will seamlessly integrate the virtual and physical worlds. To ensure the success of AI, three principles must be actualized: functionalism, the hardware capacity to imitate human thought, and the software to convert gains into material advances (McGinnis 1256). The possibilities of AI extend from the synergistic union of the human brain with ambient intelligent environments to neuroinformatics paving the way for a whole new era of intelligence. Proper supervision of artificial intelligence will guide the positive advancement of the technology; Furthermore, the benefits of AI will range from improving quality of life to facilitating national security on and off the battlefield. To guide the development of AI in an ethical direction, an understanding of human intelligence (HI) must be acquired. By implementing HI qualities into AI machines, they will be able to think like moral human beings. Applying like a human is imperative to preserving an orderly society. Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is defined as “the ability to learn, understand or cope with new or challenging situations” (“Intelligence”). Research by Anusuya and Katti focuses on the following IQ categories: emotional intelligence (EQ), steadfast intelligence (SFQ), spiritual intelligence (SQ), human quotient intelligence (PQ), and multiple intelligence (MI) (1676-1677 ). . Parallelizing AI decision-making with HI will contribute to ethical synchronization and strengthen technological progression. The integration of EQ, awareness of feelings and the ability to control them, will allow AI to make conscious decisions while taking into account human needs. The application of PQ, the ability of people to interact effectively with other people, will enable...... middle of paper ...... Intelligence Quotient. Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster Incorporated, 2011. Web. May 11, 2011. Kurzweil, Ray. “Promise and Peril: The Deeply Intertwined Poles of 21st Century Technology.” Communications of the ACM 44.3 (2001): 88-91. Academic research completed. EBSCO. Internet. May 11, 2011. McGinnis, John O. “AI Acceleration.” Northwestern University Law Review 104.3 (2010): 1253-1269. Academic research completed. EBSCO. Internet. May 11, 2011. Noor, Ahmed K. “Preparing for the Intelligence Age.” Mechanical Engineering 132.11 (2010): 24-28. Academic research completed. EBSCO. Internet. May 11, 2011. “Obama authorizes use of drone planes in Libya. » Washingtonpost.com. The Washington Post, April 1, 2011. Web. May 11, 2011. Pelton, Joseph N. “Vision: Artificial Intelligence at the Human Level.” (Cover story). » Futurist 42.5(2008): 36-38. Academic research completed. EBSCO. Internet. May 11 2011.