How will AI change the world?
In a world of artificial intelligence, what will happen to human beings?
The answer is that AI is progressing exponentially and swiftly. As we start seeing more and more AI in our everyday lives, many different possibilities present themselves. Imagine a future where you're able to talk to your computer as if it's another person — an assistant like Jarvis Steiner in Iron Man 3. Providing us with help with our day-to-day tasks, eliminating tedious work from time-consuming tasks into one simple button push. This kind of future is not too far off.
What is artificial intelligence?
AI has many different facets, one of which is the application of a computer's ability to perform an intelligent task in a way that was previously thought to be possible only by humans. Two interactive examples would be the game Battleship and Google Streetview, where you can use your web browser to explore areas of the world you've never visited before. Another example is how self-driving cars function; they're able to interpret traffic situations and execute appropriate actions on their own, without requiring the user to take control of the vehicle manually.
Artificial intelligence is still developing at a rapid pace, so it's hard to predict what we'll see in the future. Currently, it's hard to argue against the idea that humans are jobless due to AI; there is a wealth of open positions for people who can program an AI capable of human-like tasks and think for themselves. We have already seen this in fields such as stock trading and online advertising, where algorithms have given humans full control over their lives by making decisions for them.
What will be left of us?
The question often asked is: "What will be left of us?" It's not a question I would ask myself. Whatever the future holds for us, I'm confident that we will all be Changelings. Whether you're human or robot, there is a human underneath who thinks, feels, and desires. I know people who are out of work but still want to accomplish their lifelong goals — they're motivated by an inner desire to do what they love and be the best at it. I know others who are retired but still try to make a difference in the world; they find meaning in helping others and giving back to their community.
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