AI is a rapidly evolving technology that has slowly seeped its way into nearly every aspect of our lives. Although AI is both underestimated and overestimated due to its potential to either be of great benefit or cause harm if mishandled, the truth is that AI is primarily a knowledge synthesizer, not a knowledge creator, as it does not create totally new knowledge.
ChatGPT, for instance, is an impressive example of machine learning, as a user interface particularly designed to convey an illusion of sentience. Though this AI application is in an advanced stage, proof that it is not a true leapfrog in machine learning – despite being a useful tool – is demonstrated in the rebuttals, stating that ChatGPT only provides wrong answers, or at least not as good as an expert opinion.
Nevertheless, the reality of AI’s capabilities is that it can increase the entropy of the human information system far more quickly and efficiently than human beings ever could. Moreover, AI is only capable of synthesis, and not of creativity, as it depends entirely on the 1% of invention and inspiration of human creativity and the intelligence, discernment and acceptance of true knowledge as a society.
It is vital that we, as human beings, begin to recognize our power to create, interpret and apply knowledge – while using AI to complement rather than replace our efforts. Indeed, the mere fact that humanity has been able to retain the truth through it all is a testament to the intrinsic value of being a God-breathing being, and a reminder that human identity is so much more than a mere biological machine.
The company mentioned in this article, OpenAI, is a company dedicated to developing and deploying AI for the benefit of all. Founded in 2015, it is based in California and has already released a variety of AI-based products and services. With being backed by tech giants such as Microsoft, and with a team of engineers and data scientists actively pursuing developments, OpenAI is among those leading the charge in the use of AI.
The person mentioned in this article is Will Rodger, a technology and science journalist based in the UK. Along with covering a wide range of technology topics, Will is passionate about exploring the impact of AI and robotics on human life and frequently writes on the subject. With his writing focused on educating on AI technologies and raising awareness on the importance of getting this technology right, Will serves as a crucial source of thought leadership in the space.
