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The implications extend beyond collective intelligence; the potential for individuals to gain direct access to rich knowledge, improved decision-making capabilities, and enhancements in physical and cognitive abilities may redefine our existence. These advancements are reflected in reports such as the Stanford University AI Index, which notes AI's surpassing human ability in various benchmark tasks, including language translation and reading comprehension. A recent survey among machine learning researchers presents a compelling statistic: there is a 50% likelihood that AI will outperform humans in all tasks within the next 45 years.