Will Artificial Intelligence Take Over The Main Functions of Society?

The question of whether or not Artificial Intelligence will take over the main functions of society is a hotly debated topic. In my opinion, the world is in more of a dichotomy than ever before when it comes to Artificial Intelligence and automation technologies. Modern society is relying heavily on machines and artificial intelligence while at the same time, people are not willing to let go of their jobs–or at least transition into new ones.

The fear of the AI takeover is not new. In fact, it has been a recurring theme in science fiction for decades.

What are the chances our machines will take over our society?

A study by McKinsey & Company forecasts that by 2030, AI will have a broad impact on roughly 60% of today’s work activities. Notable sectors with potential high job automation rates include transportation (70 percent), customer services (66 percent), and agriculture (57 percent).

The study finds that around 15 percent of jobs can be fully automated, but more than 60% of jobs could see some element of automation with the use of AI systems and machine learning. On the other hand, low-skilled workers are most vulnerable to job loss as these tasks are often based on processes that can be replicated and turned into digital algorithms.

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The philosophical debate about Artificial Intelligence

Some experts argue that AI will never be able to replace humans and that it’s only a matter of time before we figure out how to get machines to do just about everything we need. Others say that computers will become so sophisticated that they’ll be able to think like humans, understand our emotions and desires, and even feel what we feel.

While some believe that AI can be used for great good and solve the world’s problems, others warn that AI could mean the end of humanity. There are many optimists and pessimists in this debate, and it is hard to predict which side will win. What are your thoughts?