Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is widely used in various fields, from education to healthcare to finance, entertainment and more. The development of AI also seems to be constantly impacting the moral and ethical bottom line of human society, triggering discussions on the future relationship between artificial intelligence and human beings.
The development of artificial intelligence technology is inseparable from big data, and data comes from users. Changes in user needs will lead to changes in the application direction of artificial intelligence technology, so "demand driven" is the internal driving force of artificial intelligence development.
Before a technology is applied on a large scale, it must go through the process from "technology-driven" to "user-driven demand". With user demand, there will be the application of AI technology; With AI technology, there will be more data and application scenarios.
AI is constantly being applied and developed, and these technologies are already changing the way we live and work. So, will AI technology replace humans?
Recently, The Economist published an article saying that artificial intelligence is accelerating to replace human jobs. According to reports, about 380 million people worldwide are currently working on AI-related work.
So, will there be a situation like in the movie "The Matrix"? What can we do?
Recently, The Economist reported on this topic and interviewed several experts to analyze the problem from their perspectives.
01From "machine substitution" to "machine for brain"
The development of AI has roughly gone through three stages:
The first stage is "machine substitution", that is, reducing manual input through robots, automation, etc.;
The second stage is "machine brain replacement", that is, replacing the human brain with computers and algorithms to complete tasks;
The third stage is "machine heart change", that is, the integration of man and machine through AI, robotics and other technologies.
The first stage is the earliest artificial intelligence, in the 50s to 70s of the 20th century, humans can improve production efficiency through the degree of automation in the production process.
The second stage is artificial intelligence, which mainly refers to the application of software technologies and algorithms such as computers in industry, medical care, agriculture and other fields.
The third stage is the integration of man and machine, that is, the realization of machine brain change. By developing their own brains, humans can use more powerful computing power to complete tasks that were previously impossible, such as treating diseases through the development of human organs.
02What we are experiencing is a technological change
We're going through a technological revolution that isn't just about simply getting people to have more smart devices, but about enabling them to work in more complex environments. This means that we will no longer just produce products, but create new products that can be used.
The Economist points out that humans need to coexist with machines. "That means we need to have the ability to think creatively and critically because we are undergoing a technological change. AI can do a lot of things for us, like writing, painting, music, etc. ”
"AI is also becoming more widely used in healthcare. This gives many people more time to take care of family and friends. They can also make better decisions by partnering with AI. I believe that the application prospects of AI in the medical field are very broad. ”
AI technology may replace human jobs, but it won't completely replace human jobs.
03The driving force of social progress is that science and technology change the world
To some extent, social progress is inseparable from the promotion of science and technology. Technology can drive social progress, but it will also have some negative effects, such as the emergence of artificial intelligence technology may lead to the disappearance of some jobs. As technology advances, we must also be mindful of its potential negative impacts. To make better use of technology for the benefit of society, AI technology must be effectively regulated.
AI technology will bring changes to jobs, but it will also bring many new occupations. We need to understand the data privacy, security and other issues behind AI technologies and applications. In the process, we have to take into account social ethics, because some see it as a threat.
We should be prepared for what may happen in the future, but we should not be overly pessimistic. We cannot prevent the development and application of AI technology, but we must also respect science and ethics. For artificial intelligence technology, we can change its development direction and make it better serve human society. Therefore, we must recognize the benefits and disadvantages brought by artificial intelligence technology to human beings, and at the same time prepare and respond accordingly.