In recent years, artificial intelligence has attracted more and more attention. At the beginning of 2023, ChatGPT became popular all over the world, and the industry discussed it endlessly, driving the further development of the field of artificial intelligence. Since the beginning of this year, a series of large models similar to ChatGPT have rapidly emerged, and the AI industry has ushered in a highlight moment. The value of artificial intelligence has also been highlighted.
Since its inception, ChatGPT has been a game-changer in the field of artificial intelligence. It's everywhere, revolutionizing the application of AI and content creation in entirely new ways of operating. At the same time, AI is being used in a wider range of fields, including healthcare, self-driving cars, banking and finance, social media, education, and many other fields. They automate multiple tasks, process data, operate networks, and make decisions at speeds beyond human reach.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, second from right, speaks at the UN Security Council's High-Level Open Meeting on Artificial Intelligence and Security at UN Headquarters in New York on July 18. Source: Xinhua News Agency
It is precisely because of the huge market prospects of artificial intelligence in the future that the international community has increased investment in this field in order to be in an advantageous position in this race on artificial intelligence. According to data released by International Data Corporation (IDC), the total global investment in AI IT was $128.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to increase to $423.6 billion in 2027, with a five-year compound growth rate (CAGR) of about 26.9%. IDC estimates that China's AI investment is expected to reach US$38.1 billion in 2027, accounting for about 9% of the world.
However, the growing reliance on AI does not mean that there are no risks. As AI continues to penetrate into important areas, significant parts of our lives are at risk of not being fully scrutinized and even unexpected safety incidents. Tesla CEO Elon Musk described AI as a double-edged sword, and he called for an AI regulatory framework to ensure the safe use of the technology.
Countries accelerate AI development
U.S. Capitol Infographic. Source: Xinhua News Agency
At present, with the continuous development of the global artificial intelligence industry and its great advantages, countries have increased research and development in this field. Artificial intelligence has become an important driver of a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation. According to Xinhuanet, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reported in March that "nearly all businesses and government agencies" will use AI over the next 20 years, and AI will have a profound impact on social, economic and national security.
In recent years, many countries have attached great importance to investing in artificial intelligence. The United States, the United Kingdom, India and other countries have successively released artificial intelligence strategies. All countries hope to seize a new round of leapfrogging period in the development of global artificial intelligence, stimulate the potential innovation ability of this technology, and occupy the frontier advantage in the field of artificial intelligence.
As the world's largest economy, the United States attaches great importance to research and development in the field of artificial intelligence technology and has issued a series of relevant strategic documents. On May 23, the White House released the 2023 version of the National Artificial Intelligence R&D Strategic Plan, adjusting and updating the previous version of the plan, highlighting that the United States hopes to achieve hegemony in the field of artificial intelligence. In 2021, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy established the National Office of Artificial Intelligence Programs, which is responsible for the content of the artificial intelligence strategic plan. As early as 2019, Donald Trump launched a national artificial intelligence strategy, emphasizing increased investment in AI human and financial resources to promote the research and development and promotion of science and technology, and achieve the goal of "America first" in the field of AI.
In this area, the United Kingdom also makes no secret of its ambitions. In 2022, the UK officially released the National Defense Artificial Intelligence Strategy at the London Technology Week Artificial Intelligence Summit, hoping to win the national defense strategic advantage through artificial intelligence militarization technology. In 2021, the UK released its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, proposing to build the UK into a global AI superpower in the next decade. Earlier, in 2017, the British government took artificial intelligence as the focus of its industrial strategy for future competitiveness construction, increased investment in the artificial intelligence industry and made long-term plans for the development of artificial intelligence.
At present, in addition to the national level, artificial intelligence has also provided new and innovative services to many industries, and has created huge economic benefits with its advantages of precision, high speed and large scale. IBM, Google, Microsoft and other internationally renowned companies have increased their layout in this technology field and grasped the cultivation of AI geniuses. The battle for artificial intelligence has become a tacit competition between countries and even enterprises.
A double-edged sword
On July 6, 2023, the opening ceremony of the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference. Source: Xinhua News Agency
With the increasing discussion on artificial intelligence, the potential threats of artificial intelligence to security and other aspects have also become a key topic of concern. On September 13, the U.S. Senate held a major closed-door meeting with more than 20 heavyweight tech and civil society leaders focused on regulating artificial intelligence. Musk, who participated in the conference, stressed in an interview after the conference that unfettered AI poses terrible risks to humanity, "potentially harmful to all human beings around the world." ”
At present, the general attention of all sectors of society is focused on the great potential of artificial intelligence to drive social and economic development, enhance national innovation capabilities and military capabilities, but the civil rights and ethical issues that may arise are ignored. How to protect citizens' privacy and civil liberties has become a major reason for the criticism of artificial intelligence.
For example, with the rise of machine learning in recent years, artificial intelligence has begun to act as a core designer for doctors to interpret patient scans, personal assistants, and product strategies for tech companies. While creating benefits for companies, AI also brings a series of ethical issues, such as the protection of basic human rights such as personal privacy, cybersecurity, data confidentiality, freedom of conscience, and freedom of choice.
Another problem caused by AI is that some people may face unemployment as some jobs are replaced by AI. There is a fierce debate about whether AI will inspire efficiency or incur unemployment. In March, investment bank Goldman Sachs published a study showing that the latest breakthrough in generative AI systems such as ChatGPT could bring disruptive changes to the global labor market, with an estimated 300 million jobs replaced by generative AI worldwide.
Artificial intelligence as the new frontier of mankind. Once this boundary is crossed, artificial intelligence will transform the old appearance of human civilization. Of course, we don't want AI to replace human intelligence. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence, how to ensure its controllable range will be a headache for countries. The new technology of artificial intelligence presents an infinite new future for mankind, but its huge anthropological and social impact will also be a difficult problem before us.
Nine faction news reporter Flowing frost
[Source: Jiupai News]
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