AI intelligence soars, human capabilities are surpassed, who will dominate the future?
With the rapid development of science and technology, the level of AI intelligence is rising, and it has surpassed humans in some fields. Kai-Fu Lee and other experts pointed out that the intelligence of the world's top AI models is currently as much as three times the average of humans. In terms of logical computing and knowledge reserves, machines have been ahead of human beings, bringing huge impacts and changes to human society.
Specifically, in some standardized tests, AI large models can easily get a high score of more than 90 points, while the average human score is only about 30 points. This intelligence gap is already very obvious. For example, in subjects such as reading comprehension and mathematical calculations, AI models can quickly produce correct answers, while humans need to think and calculate slowly.
Not only that, but AI has also shown superhuman abilities in terms of information retrieval and knowledge. In the past, people had to consult a lot of information to get information, but now they can quickly integrate the answers they need by simply asking a question. This increase in efficiency is beyond human reach.
AI does have a lot to do in some areas. Kai-Fu Lee believes that in terms of perceptions such as vision, hearing, and smell, AI cannot fully compete with humans. With the rapid development of science and technology, AI will also make breakthroughs in these aspects in the future.
In the face of the challenge of AI, human society will face tremendous changes. According to Kai-Fu Lee's prediction, AI will bring five major waves of change in the next 20 years:
AI-assisted design and creation. AI can assist humans in the creation of advertisements, courseware, animations, movies, etc., greatly reducing production costs and work intensity, and unleashing human creativity.
AI-driven automated manufacturing. Industrial robots will become more intelligent, can autonomously complete complex assembly tasks, and promote the process of automation and intelligence in the manufacturing industry.
It is an AI-driven intelligent transportation system. With the help of AI technology, traffic planning and scheduling will be more efficient, which can greatly optimize transportation efficiency and alleviate congestion and other problems.
It is AI-driven medical diagnosis and treatment. AI can quickly detect disease symptoms and give personalized treatment plans based on massive medical data, which will greatly improve the level of medical care.
AI-driven education and training. AI can develop personalized learning plans based on the characteristics of each student and provide more targeted teaching, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of education.
The rapid development of AI technology has brought great opportunities to human society, but there are also some challenges and risks.
Let's start with the opportunities. AI can dramatically improve productivity and unleash human creativity. Many repetitive tasks that used to be done by humans can now be handled by AI, and humans will have more time to devote to innovative ideas. For example, in the field of design, AI can assist in tedious retouching work, and the designer only needs to give the creative direction, and the AI can efficiently present the work. In the field of education, AI can develop personalized learning plans based on student characteristics, and teachers will have more energy to devote more energy to heuristic teaching.
AI will promote industrial upgrading. In the manufacturing industry, AI-driven intelligent robots can autonomously complete complex assemblies and automate production, which will greatly improve efficiency and reduce labor costs. In the medical field, AI can analyze massive amounts of data to quickly diagnose diseases and give personalized treatment plans, which will greatly improve the level of medical care. In the field of transportation, AI scheduling can optimize routes, alleviate congestion, and improve transportation efficiency. AI will inject new vitality into various industries.
The development of AI has also brought some challenges. Perhaps the biggest challenge is employment. As AI continues to replace manpower, some traditional jobs will be at risk of being replaced. For example, professions such as accounting and lawyers may be replaced by AI in the future. We need to create new jobs and cultivate soft skills such as creativity and empathy, which are unique to human beings, and give full play to the advantages of humanity in areas that cannot be completely replaced by AI.
Another challenge is the potential security implications of AI. The "black box" nature of AI systems can pose unpredictable risks that can endanger society if mismanipulated. We need to strengthen AI regulation and formulate relevant laws and regulations to ensure the healthy development of AI.
In the face of the tremendous changes that AI has brought to human society, we need to take strong measures to achieve the harmonious coexistence of man and machine, and create a bright future of sustainable development.
The government and enterprises should increase investment in AI research and development, maintain scientific and technological innovation, and consolidate the mainland's leading position in the AI field. AI companies in mainland China are developing rapidly, but there are also some difficulties. According to statistics, about 90% of AI companies are currently struggling to achieve profitability. This is related to factors such as the tortuous road to domestic AI commercialization and the limited application scenarios. We need to increase R&D investment, cultivate more innovative AI companies, and promote the implementation of AI technology in more fields to form new economic growth points.
We need to reshape the education system and nurture interdisciplinary talent. In the future, society needs interdisciplinary talents who understand both AI technology and humanistic qualities. The education system needs to be reformed to strengthen the AI curriculum, but also to strengthen humanities education to cultivate students' innovative thinking, critical spirit, and empathy. Only the combination of man and machine can maximize the advantages of AI and avoid being replaced by AI.
Third, we need to strengthen AI regulation to guard against potential risks. The "black box" nature of AI systems can bring unpredictable security risks, and if improperly manipulated, it will endanger the safety of society. We need to formulate relevant laws and regulations, strengthen AI supervision, and ensure the healthy development of AI. It is also necessary to strengthen AI ethics education and raise the public's awareness of AI security.
We need to create an inclusive and rational social atmosphere. In the face of the tremendous changes that AI has brought to human society, some people may feel panic and anxiety. We need to look at the impact of AI objectively, rationally analyze the pros and cons, and strive to achieve a harmonious coexistence between man and machine, rather than demonizing AI. Only by mutual tolerance and mutual understanding can human society achieve steady and far-reaching progress in the AI era.