The Birth of AI and the Evolution of Mankind

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Artificial Intelligence is coming and there is no stopping it

The birth of artificial intelligence (AI) is a story of how mankind was able to harness the power of computers. Today, thanks to this technology, we can use our smartphones as GPS navigators and search engines and even talk to our computers like they’re human beings. But how did we get here? How did AI evolve? We’ll explore the history behind this groundbreaking invention and see how it has changed our lives — for better or worse.

It all started in the 1950s

Artificial intelligence is the field of study to make machines and computers more intelligent. It has been around since the 1950s but only recently became a buzzword in technology, media and business circles. AI is not a new concept; it refers to the idea that we can create machines that act with human-like intelligence by building computers that learn in a similar way that humans do.

The goal of AI research is to build computer programs capable of thinking like humans do, allowing them to navigate through life’s challenges on their own while adapting to changing circumstances and environments. The field encompasses many different types of research, including robotics (the creation of mechanical robots), machine learning (the use of computers for tasks such as pattern recognition) and natural language processing (understanding language).

The birth of AI in was controversial… and to an extent it still is.

AI is a controversial topic. The birth of AI in 1950s was also controversial, as it raised concerns about the future of mankind and what will happen if machines can think for themselves.

Scientists have been trying to figure out ways to make machines smarter since ancient times, but they didn’t really succeed until now. AI is the study of making machines and computers more intelligent, which means that they can react to their environment better than humans do.

AI has been around for thousands of years, but it wasn’t until 1950s when scientists started working on creating a machine that could think like humans do — and this research led us towards developing artificial intelligence today!

It is important to continue to evolve human intelligence as artificial intelligence becomes more advanced.

The more advanced artificial intelligence becomes, the lazier humans become as well. Humans need motivation in order to excel and make something of themselves; however, many people are too invested in their devices or other activities that do not require much thought or effort. The result has been a population that values entertainment over evolution.

This has created an environment where many people have lost their sense of wonder when facing new situations because they have already seen everything before via social media or other digital mediums such as video games which often give players only one path through a game without fail (although some games allow you multiple paths). This can be compared to how many people who use GPS routes versus those who learn navigation by landmarks rather than looking at an app on their phone for directions; although both options get them from point A-B successfully there is a big difference between actually knowing where you are going versus just following instructions given by another person or machine!

Additionally since we now rely heavily on machines for our daily routines such as washing clothes or booking travel plans online there may not always be time spent developing other skills like cooking meals from scratch instead relying solely on pre-made frozen foods sold at grocery stores because if something goes wrong with them then just throw away instead fixing anything yourself!

Human intelligence and artificial intelligence are two different things

Human intelligence and artificial intelligence have different strengths and weaknesses. Human intelligence is better at creativity, problem solving, and decision making; artificial intelligence is better at logic, memory, and speed. Humans are also better than machines at learning from experience — a skill that comes with being able to see patterns in the world around us. This ability to learn from experience makes humans more adaptable than machines, which are limited by their programming. However, AI can learn from data it processes much faster than humans can learn from each other due to its lightning-fast processing speed: whereas it would take thousands of years for one person’s lifetime worth of experiences to be processed by another human brain (assuming one million new neural connections per second), an AI system could process that same amount within seconds if given access to enough computing power!

Evolution is not a choice, it is a responsibility

Evolution is what we were born to do. We cannot change that fact — the only thing left for us to choose is how we will evolve. Will humanity take on this challenge and evolve their intelligence? Or will they throw in the towel and let AI take over our world?

If humans want to survive in an age of AI, they must find new ways to motivate themselves — they can no longer rely upon external rewards or punishments like food or death because these are no longer relevant. Instead, humans must find intrinsic motivation in their own lives: something that makes them feel fulfilled even if there aren’t any tangible rewards available at all times like food or safety from predators (which may not even exist anymore).

The answer lies within ourselves; if we look deep enough inside ourselves then we’ll discover what truly matters most: happiness! Humans want nothing more than happiness; whether it be through family life or work life or anything else under those umbrellas it doesn’t matter because at its core happiness means being content with who you are without needing anything else as motivation besides yourself (and possibly others). The only way for humans to thrive despite these challenges presented by AIs taking over everything around us is by evolving our intelligence so that we don’t get left behind while everyone else gets smarter faster than ever before.

We deserve the evolution

It is only a matter of time before artificial intelligence becomes more advanced and self-sufficient. The human race needs to evolve their own intelligence as well so they can keep up with AI’s rapid growth.

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Despite the fast paced changes of society in recent years, that can be seen as both negative and positive; there is something to be excited about: the race to space. 

For years, the space industry has been focused on researching and understanding different galaxies beyond our universe. However, as of recently we are seeing a rise in interest to travel into space by both the private and government sectors. Elon Musk is trying to build the first successful space colony on Mars with flight tickets going out in late 2026 (subject to change check the website for all updates). NASA is currently working on a project to land the first woman on the moon and is hoping to make space tourism sustainable by the year 2028. While these are all exciting goals for mankind to look forward to, we tend to forget about possible encounters with different species and the potential barriers; to be more specific, understanding what the hell they are saying half the time. 

Language is a very complex system that human beings have used for years to help us communicate our inner thoughts. So much so that we have over 300 languages spoken today and approximately half of the population can speak two or more languages. With that in mind, who is to say that we are prepared to communicate with them? Who is to say that there are not any alien languages that we will all have to understand in order to join the ranks of space? We have seen in history that language barriers have caused problems in society, we may end up repeating history in a different environment if we are not careful. We have seen this in the past with numerous historic examples such as European expansion into the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The language barrier was a major key factor for colonization and while we as a species have managed to move past this and have become more open to understanding the language of others, we do often still have issues understanding one another especially in this day and age with numerous mediums. 

If anything, we can state that this is a time for us to improve our language and communication skills amongst each other as mankind prepares for our next giant step into the stars. 

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Can artificial intelligence be the next leading advancement for those with disabilities?

In the year 2021, the world has progressed to help accommodate those who operate in a nuerodiverse manner in society. In fact, progress still continues to this day to help improve their lives from therapy to advanced technology. Currently, science has started to look at a new method to help improve the social & communication skills of those on the spectrum, artificial intelligence. 

Humans have always been social creatures that feed off each other’s energies. For those with autism who experience higher levels of anxiety when interacting with a new person, it can cause social interactions to be extremely difficult; as well as cause problems for them to operate in the workforce. Without a doubt, everyone is slowly becoming aware that artificial intelligence will be integrated into a number of career and education fields. Therefore, taking some of the anxieties that come with human interaction away and allowing new doors to open for those with autism to interact with the world. 

One of the latest technologies that is utilizing artificial intelligence for children with autism is the QTrobot. QTrobot was designed by LuxAI and has a unique built in operating system that can be programmed to suit every child’s needs. With the stigma that comes with nonverbal communication when having human interactions eliminated, QTrobot is able to vividly and clearly display different emotions that help build social skills that can then be applied to real world human interaction. 

Children on the autism spectrum would work alongside the QTrobot & a trained specialist to help them progress at a quicker pace to help them adjust to school and the workplace. QTrobot can also be programmed to help children with autism desensitize from over stimulating situations. To make a personal connection with the use of AI and autism, my own sister has been more inclined to use her verbal communication skills when she has interacted with Amazon’s Alexa, which does whatever she commands it to do which I think she is fascinated with. With this new technology incorporated into early intervention of children with autism, we could accelerate their progression to adjust to society. 

Along with having the assistance of AI that will be implemented in a number of work areas, we can expect more ASD friendly career choices to emerge to give opportunities that we have never seen before. 

Source: Lexi.com