If Artificial Intelligence Will Replace Human In The Near Future

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IF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL REPLACE HUMAN IN THE NEAR FUTURE
Technology has revolutionized our lives and presented more opportunities for humans to continue exploiting our planet. In the recent past, artificially intelligent machines have started creeping into the corporate and business world taking over some mundane tasks. According to CITATION ZHi13 \p 15 \l 1033 (Hippe 15), Artificial Intelligence is the branch of computer science that focuses on understanding the nature of intelligence replicating it on machines by creating computer systems capable of intelligent action. It is the dawn of another technological era manned and powered by AI machines. Some people have dubbed AI as the last invention by humans as they foresee the new technology will take over the world. Whether we like it or not, artificial intelligence is here with us, and though it hasn’t been fully developed, the technological revolution of the future has already begun. Most people are concerned about the place of humanity in the future with the coexistence of artificially intelligent agents and the probable effects it will have on their lives. This issue has sparked heated debates with each side vehemently defending their position. This is centered on the probability of artificially intelligent machines replacing humans.
Artificial intelligent machines can design improvements to themselves, and thus they can greatly improve their abilities in an unprecedented wayCITATION Nic14 \p 29 \l 1033 (Bostrom 29). A truly intelligent machine can design and improve itself to adapt to the environment or enable itself to accomplish a specific task without human effort. This autonomy is a threat to humans since they will no longer be in need of human intelligence to survive on their own. It could turn out to be a good thing as their intelligence will help humans solve the challenges of our time such as immortality or climate change. However, this autonomy is unregulated by humans, and it can span out of control. The algorithms running them will be structured to ensure their survival by avoiding danger and eliminating any threat. If they perceive humanity as a danger, then they can respond by exterminating humanity to safeguard their survival. Though this is a hypothetical scenario, it is probable since no human input would be necessary to determine what they perceive as right or wrong. Humanity will be at the mercy of their creation which at that time will not have an ‘off switch.’ Their primary focus would be to ensure their survival and improve their capabilities to create a fitting society for themselves. The power of their autonomy and intelligence will be unreachable for humans, and that spells disaster for the future of humanity.
A ‘new form of life’ will be competing for the control of the resources of the world. If machines are more intelligent than us, they are likely to colonize the planet for their preservation. We shall be their subjects or worse resources to manage their existence. Humans will have another competitor with a higher intelligence competing to exist. Resources are limited, and the lion’s share will belong to whoever will have higher intelligence and undoubtedly these machines will carry the day. Their intelligence and adaptations will prompt them to create a world suitable for themselves which may not necessarily be good for humans.
Access to vast amounts of information and high processing power will be a significant threat to humans. Information is power, and these machines will undoubtedly be very powerful. They will have access to all human-generated information through a network, and their processing power will give them an edge over human brain. If they design algorithms to protect their interests without any human interventionCITATION Joz12 \p 18 \l 1033 (Kelemen, Romportl and Zackova 18). Their improvements may unintentionally affect humanity since their primary focus is their interests. Humans can disregard the danger posed by these machines of the future, but it is undeniable that their intelligence and access to information will surpass our own. What they choose to do with that information is entirely out of our reach and control, and thus there is need to be concerned on the best approaches to tap into their intelligence whilst remaining in control. Concisely, the future of humanity will be shaped by the preferences of AI.
Artificial intelligence operates in the cyberspace and control of digital information can be manipulated by various individuals. As humanity nears full integration of artificially intelligent machines into the society, the possibility of cyberspace intrusion and manipulation by malicious people can pose a threat to humanity. Digital information can be affected by malware and susceptible to intrusion by other people who can manipulate the functioning of these machines. You can imagine an intelligent machine attending a patient compromised to give false reports and administer wrong medicine and dosage CITATION And17 \l 1033 (Burgess). There are the surreal imminent threats of AI integration to the society. All existing ways to protect digital information have a probability of intrusion and therefore living in a future with artificial intelligent the fear of hacking is heightened. The internet of things is the newest trend in technology and humanity risks existing in a world with machines that can be compromised to harm them. Moreover, the compromise can emanate from a human or another intelligent machine.
Computer scientists and other researchers in AI are racing to understand how to replicate consciousness in an artificially intelligent machine. This is a threat to the fundamental things that distinguish humanity. Conscious machines will replace the human functions that humanity takes pride in. Conscious machines and intelligence coupled with sophisticated functionalities designed for the machines will enable machines to perceive and understand human behavior and emotions. Humans will find solace in machines rather than other human beings which will pose a threat to human socialness. Many human phenomena like friendship will be directed towards machines, and they will be tearing the society along the factors that promote humanity like friendship and compassion.
Machines will take jobs and replace human resource as economic factors of production. Already, this phenomenon has started, and more companies are shifting to autonomy and teaching robots to undertake functions previously done by humans. Most people are worried about their jobs as robots will be able to replace them at a fraction of their cost and deliver better quality work faster. Research has been done in various fields, and the future seems to accommodate robots. Robots will become our doctors, teachers, drivers, accountants, coaches, security personnel, etc. All you have to wonder is where will the people employed in these jobs turn to. Repair and production of more robots will be done by robots and they wi...