Artificial intelligence and future digital technology The face of a human and a robot close-up (Shutterstock)
There is no doubt that artificial intelligence has become the main concern of the majority of governments in developed countries.
Realizing that the world stands at the dawn of a new era, it will change the lives of humanity and the way it lives and works in a large number of different fields and sectors, while at the same time recognizing that the risks of this era also remain unknown.
It is no exaggeration to say that the world has actually entered a new phase called the race in artificial intelligence technology, but if rules regulating this race are not established;
It may get out of control and threaten the entire planet.
Because it raises many security and ethical risks and threats;
As a result of increasing dependence on it.
It is no coincidence that the largest investments made by the two competing giants, the United States and China, are in this field
Also, the massive applications of this intelligence are a prelude to a soft war between machines and humans, and the resignation of “Geoffrey Hinton” - who is called the “godfather of artificial intelligence” from Google in early May 2023 - can only be read in the context of the “alarm bell” that alerts humanity. To the many risks related to artificial intelligence.
Estimates indicate that about 800 million people will lose their jobs in the coming years;
Because giant technology companies are developing a new generation of digital humans who will outperform human workers and professionals, some scientists even expect that artificial intelligence will replace humans in 99% of jobs within the next two decades.
It is known that artificial intelligence is not only an economic issue, nor is it just the robot - and Alexa and Amazon - that serves you in your home or reviews the multiplication tables with your children, or that technology that establishes a new medical revolution, or education and industry, or vehicles that operate without a driver.
It is also an instrument of control, hegemony and influence through emerging military and defense technology.
It is not a coincidence that the largest investments made by the two competing giants, the United States and China, are in this field.
The entire world knows Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, and only some know Alibaba, Baidu, and the equally important Chinese Tencent, not counting the specialized research centers associated with them.
Two decades ago, talk about the ambitions of artificial intelligence and robots as an alternative to the human mind - or at least training a machine to do what a human, worker or employee does in all aspects of life - was either met with disdain and belittlement from non-specialists and interested parties, while the other side of the problem was seen. Specialists believe that the matter is nothing more than a kind of science fiction or Hollywood fantasy.
Today, the world is cautiously awaiting competitive developments in this field of “artificial intelligence.”
Because whoever leads it will hold the reins of the Fifth Industrial Revolution.
As we approach the beginning of a new era, the future of artificial intelligence appears on the horizon with broad potential and diverse depth.
In this rapidly evolving context, artificial intelligence has become not just an amazing technology, but a crucial pillar of a future that was once science fiction.
From the sophisticated algorithms that power our daily digital interactions, to the emerging worlds of self-driving vehicles and advanced robotics, artificial intelligence is reshaping our world in unique ways.
Rather than simply being a narrative of technological capabilities, the future of AI represents a complex interaction that includes innovation, its broad impact on society, and ethical responsibility.
In this rapidly developing landscape, artificial intelligence today is not just a technological marvel - with data indicating expectations that global spending on artificial intelligence systems will reach about $300 billion by 2026 - but has become a pivotal architect of the future that was once a world of science fiction. .
Taking into account that there is a wide boom in artificial intelligence technologies and applications, which will lead to rapid transformations in labor markets, and create more concerns about competition between humans and those applications, amidst intense competition and race between technology giants to develop advanced technologies, which can continue the revolution that... Created by artificial intelligence in global markets.
The outstanding question remains: where are the Arabs in this scene?
It is true that the Global Index for Artificial Intelligence from Tortoise Intelligence placed Saudi Arabia, the Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain in the first ranks in the Arab world as countries that have a mark in this field, but many Arab countries are still shy in adopting artificial intelligence, as if they are disconnected from reality at different levels. .
The future economy is a knowledge economy (technical - digital), and if countries remain distant from what is happening in the world of artificial intelligence and its applications, they will be disconnected from this reality, and far removed from the development taking place at the level of the Fourth Industrial Revolution... Are we effective?
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