Artificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into all facets of our lives without us often being aware of it. However, there has always been fear of the negative consequences it may entail, including the possibility that it may end up replacing and even “dominating” humans.
It is true that there are risks, although experts agree that it is unlikely that AI systems will be able to match the capabilities of humans in the short or medium term.
Today, AI is potentially superior to us in cognitive processes, in which the problem can be clearly defined, the type of data to use, and the KPIs to achieve. With a large amount of data, it is something that a simple PC can sometimes do better than a human, but it is a limited process, known as “weak AI”.
Human beings have a general intelligence that allows us to put sensory information into a broader context, solve problems in different areas or develop solution strategies, especially in interactions with the physical world, which are enormously complex for machines, requiring “strong AI”. So we can rest assured.
The way to avoid these risks is through legislation and regulations for companies in all sectors. As an example, it is expected that, by 2025, AI will be integrated into 90% of business applications (if not already in 70%). But there are particularly sensitive industries, such as defense, healthcare or the financial sector, that need more regulation.
Countries that lead in AI will shape the future of technology and significantly improve the competitiveness of their economy, which is why it is so important to find the balance between driving evolution to make people’s lives easier and clearly establishing limits to its use.