If digital space is a vehicle for the social milieu of the modern world, then AI is arguably its engine. Technology has always been the indelible force of human progress and civilization. While it can not be undone, it can always be trained in a way that benefits Human capacity and progress.
Natural intelligence encompasses self-awareness, intelligence, and consciousness/intention. The Human cognitive process is threaded by these three elements. AI mimics humans' cognitive capacity but not their subjective experience. The gap between natural intelligence and artificial intelligence is the subjective experience of humans. Let it remain subjective to preserve natural intelligence.
Machines have always been the friends of Humans. The symbiotic relationship between human and non-human capacity gives rise to the unthinkable humans have achieved. But machines are machines they do not have emotions like humans; so technology always leads us to a battle of "innovation" vis-a-vis "dilemma".
Data is the new gold. Data is generated through connectivity. AI feeds on data, trained by data-- improves the efficiency of systems, unlocks new potentials, and fosters innovation; algorithmic recommendations make it customizable, and tailored to specific needs. But then again we have the profound dilemma of algorithmic determinism.
Technology mediates our "being-in-the-world," reducing authentic existence to a series of clickable interactions-- Heidegger
Technology like AI in the process of augmenting human capacity to solve complex problems has gone overboard. It has come to a point where it blurs the distinction between man and machine. It's really difficult to identify for a common man whether a social media platform is denominated with bots or human agencies. The curated eco-chamber powered by AI creates digital personas and feeds content to make money.
In the digital era, social media has become the primary source of information. When AI is deployed as a tool to engineer an info-demic(or misinformation) suited to vested interests, then the human agency should resist such an algorithmic determinism.
Social media, AI have democratized access to information. And perhaps this is the best-ever achievement of digital space which disrupted the mainstream media and decentralized it where a myriad of outlets are available to access information.
Similarly Gig economy thrives on social media. However, AI has emerged as a potent force that could wipe out livelihoods with algorithmic change or algorithmic bias. Now that brings us to the point who controls the algorithm?
Even though community-driven networks like Hive exist, even though open-source-AI exists, the big tech still controls the data, algorithm. So unless data is decentralized, we can not make AI decentralized. Let that sink in. That is why you should feed as much data as possible into Hive Blockchain or any community-governed Blockchain like Hive.
I strongly feel that Gen Z is suffering from peer pressure and FOMO more than any other generation. And this FOMO and peer pressure has become a disease. Unfortunately, AI fuels this FOMO and peer pressure. In Instagram, Facebook, X, etc, when sensational stories of personal growth, travel experiences, and photos, etc are published it creates a sense of missing out on other peers, and an AI-powered algorithm pushes such content up the trending stories/content. That leads to an emotional void and creates additional pressure to stay relevant in the digitally curated lifestyles amplified by AI.
Society is divided into emotional biases and ideological silos, we need just enough truth or for that matter just a headline into our fable to perceive it as truth. AI spreads such sensationalism and by the time it delves into nuances, the damage is already done. So polarization is real in an AI-powered world. Therefore prudent users of digital space are now burdened to upskill themselves to filter signals from noise. It has raised the bar from "just consuming information" to "always-verify and then consume it" approach.
I have a feeling that those who are either less educated or even if educated lack digital literacy. In a country like India where digital penetration may be high and rising, but digital literacy lacks particularly among the rural populace, AI will only amplify division and result in a fragmented society. Because the new generations can seamlessly adopt AI tools whereas the less educated and older generations might struggle to interface with AI. This is further exacerbated by the fact that the speed of AI itself is so fast that it could easily outpace the ability of the older generations to reskill or upskill. Put simply AI is something where only agile and young prospers.
While AI has so many promises for the greater good of human capacity and progress, it needs to be trained and moderated for adaptability, equity ,and ability to address ethical dilemmas so that it does not lead mankind to a dystopia. The potential of AI should be qualified by inclusivity, commitment to mankind, and subservient to mankind.
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AI and data are working inline and having like terms because without data AI will not work seriously you really brought out a point bro AI and data is very significant and have things in common because without data AI will not work kudos to you guy
Let's feed a decentralized database like Hive Blockchain or a similar blockchain if we truly want to make AI decentralized.
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Yes that is our target all the time we will never stop till we achieve the target
You are really right about the AI causing a division, only the young will proper in using AI tools, the old elites will really find it difficult to adapt, thereby creating an unbalance.
The real challenge lies in ensuring access and education for all to minimize this divide.
This has to be the best statement response i ever heard regarding Ai, It need to be in response for us not ahead of us, which is in accordance to ethic and also moderated also
AI should serve humanity, not outpace it
Exactly, this is one reason why people are scared they will lose their Jobs to Ai
That was a smooth comparison/example, (if digital space was a vehicle then AI would be its engine
AI is also a turbocharger.
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This is a profoundly insightful piece. You've beautifully captured both the promise and the peril of AI. I really appreciate how you highlight the ethical, emotional and societal challenges, especially the divide between those who can keep up with AI and those who are left behind. Your point about algorithmic determinism and emotional manipulation throuh curated digital content is especially powerful. It's true -we need to be more conscious, critical users of AI-powered tools, and push for greater transparency and decentralization. Thank you for sharing this. A truly necessary read in today's fast-evolving digital world
Everything is rooted in how we feed the data on a daily basis. For AI to be decentralized, we need data feeding to be decentralized as well. Then only algorithmic bias and determinism can be checked.
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It's one thing to have something and it's another to know how it works and not abuse it, many issues arising as AI is improving is that a lot of people don't know that there's a whole lot it can do and those that know tends to misuse it
Education, moderation, and ethical guidelines are key to bridging this gap and ensuring responsible use.
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