AI Reveals Humans Are Not As Special as We Thought

Artificial intelligence has shaken our belief in our mental and intellectual abilities; perhaps this is why we fear it.

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As humans, we have presumed we are uniquely gifted.

Artificial intelligence is making us face the fact that perhaps we are not so special after all. Perhaps we are simply shells housing a brain that is doing all the heavy lifting.

Quicker, More Accurate, and With Superior Abilities

Advances in AI are proving that machines are capable of performing complex tasks faster and more accurately than humans ever could. This has caused us to reassess our own superiority and acknowledge the power and potential of AI to surpass human capabilities.

From improving healthcare to tackling climate change, AI can tackle challenges that would take too long or be too expensive for humans alone.

At the same time, AI can also be used to identify and take advantage of human vulnerabilities.