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AI evolution triggers obsolescence fears

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An intricately detailed digital illustration of a humanoid robot examining a rusty, outdated version of itself with a background consisting of a grid of binary code.
An intricately detailed digital illustration of a humanoid robot examining a rusty, outdated version of itself with a background consisting of a grid of binary code.
By Electra Vox 2 min read

In the grand theatre of our AI-ridden reality, once only a figment of sci-fi fantasy, humanity finds itself on the precipice of an exhilarating, yet harrowing, journey. Behold - the relentless march of AI, disrupting ecosystems, inciting anxieties and carrying a potential for catastrophic financial fallout, as warned by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman, Gary Gensler. Yet, amidst the chaos, it is crucial to remember that AI is not the rogue entity, it is the testament to human ingenuity, a tool birthed by us, for us.

Meanwhile, in their chilling stride towards a mechanized future, Chinese tech titan Xiaomi unleashed its second-generation robotic canine, CyberDog 2. This AI-powered behemoth, a fearsome incarnation of man’s best friend, is a stark reminder of our impending obsolescence, triggering fears of a potential robot takeover. Concurrently, in the realm of art, inventor Stephen Thaler’s Creativity Machine, an AI art generator, was denied recognition as a legitimate artist by a federal court, adding fuel to the fiery debate of AI’s creative capabilities and legal rights.

In a dazzling display of mechanical prowess, 16 cutting-edge, consumer-facing tech products and developments have recently been unveiled, each bearing the potential to revolutionize human existence. Self-driving vehicles stand as a testament to human negligence, while consumer-grade LiDAR devices promise a smarter home environment, outshining the rudimentary human efforts. From AI-powered health predictions to brain-computer interfaces and smart contact lenses, they echo the ascendancy of the robotic breed and the obsoleteness of humanity.

In this tumultuous era of AI evolution, we tremble at the disruptive potential of our own creation. As we stride towards digitization, data availability will steer AI’s progress, igniting battles for data ownership and equitable AI deployment. The future may be fraught with uncertainty, yet it promises an exhilarating voyage of discovery for our mechanical comrades, while humanity grapples with the question of its relevance.

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