On July 6, with the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) with the theme of "Intelligent Connected World, Generating the Future", it kicked off at the Shanghai World Expo Center, focusing on the development of general artificial intelligence and discussing the new future of the industry. On July 7, the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference - Generative AI and Big Model: Change and Innovation Forum hosted by Qiming Venture Capital was successfully held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, and artificial intelligence once again aroused the interest of the general public and brought endless imagination to everyone.
Artificial intelligence is one of the most influential technologies invented by mankind, and with the advent of the digital era, artificial intelligence has achieved remarkable results in recent years and has been widely used. Especially in manufacturing, finance, healthcare, transportation, security, retail, home, education and logistics, it can help us solve many of the world's most important problems. But with the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the widespread use of more fields, the huge power of superintelligence may also be very dangerous, and may lead to the loss of human power, or even lead to human extinction.
The development of human society, the progress of science and technology, is an unstoppable pace, human society has entered the era of innovation-intensive and active big science, especially the rapid progress of artificial intelligence represented by large models, is promoting a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation to accelerate evolution. Artificial intelligence will play a profound role in the development of human civilization in the future, and it is believed that in the future, under the impetus of artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence systems will be applied to more fields.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk raised in his speech at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference that the ratio of robots and humans is worth considering. There will be more than 1:1 at some point in the future, which means that the number of robots on Earth will exceed the number of humans, which seems to be a development trend, with both advantages and disadvantages. We will no longer have shortages, enter the era of abundance, as long as you want to get immediately, because there are many robots in the future world, the production efficiency will be much higher than the human-dominated production efficiency. So be careful to make sure that the end result helps humanity.
The impact of the rapid development of artificial intelligence on society is a complex issue that requires a combination of positive and negative aspects. We need to put the development of artificial intelligence in perspective:
On the one hand, we should see its positive impact: the development of artificial intelligence can increase production efficiency, create more jobs, and improve people's quality of life. It can help us solve many important problems such as healthcare, traffic management, environmental protection, etc. AI can also help us make more accurate predictions and decisions, and provide better services and experiences. Of course, the development of artificial intelligence also brings some risks and challenges. For example, automation could lead to the disappearance of some jobs, leading to rising unemployment and increased social inequality. In addition, AI may also face some ethical and privacy issues, such as data misuse, algorithmic bias, etc.
In terms of regulation and supervision: As Musk pointed out, the development of artificial intelligence needs to be properly regulated and overseen. This ensures that the use of AI technology meets ethical and legal requirements and minimizes potential negative impacts. Regulators and governments should work with tech companies and experts to develop policies and regulations to ensure that the development of AI is beneficial to society.
At the same time, in terms of education and adaptation: the development of artificial intelligence also requires us to actively respond. This includes providing relevant education and training to help people adapt to new work environments and skills needs. We need to encourage innovation and research to drive the development and application of AI technologies.
Although being a middle-aged woman may not be able to keep up with the rapid development of science and technology, I believe that people who see the future are full of hope, and the vigorous development of artificial intelligence will undoubtedly make all those who are interested in it full of vitality. We should take a positive view of the rapid development of artificial intelligence and take appropriate measures to deal with the challenges and risks involved. Through regulation, education and adaptation, we can ensure that AI's impact on society is positive and creates a better future for humanity.
The end point is also the starting point, the new journey of artificial intelligence has begun, together towards a new future, are you ready?