Artificial Intelligence: A Double-Edged Sword
As we bid farewell to 2024, it is clear that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our daily lives and work. The question on everyone’s mind is: what’s next? The impact of AI on society, politics, and the environment is undeniable.
A Source of Creativity and Innovation
AI has proven to be a boundless source of creativity, generating impossible videos, bringing classic paintings to life, and composing songs in a matter of seconds. Moreover, it has been a driving force in scientific innovation, saving lives in hospitals and detecting early signs of cancer.
According to experts, AI has been used in hospitals to detect small signs of cancer that had gone unnoticed. This technology has also played a crucial role in this year’s Nobel Prizes, with both the Physics and Chemistry awards being given for discoveries made with the help of AI.
.A Regulatory Framework
The European Union has approved the first specific law to regulate AI, a necessary step to contain the power of big technology companies and mitigate the environmental impact of these tools. A concerning fact is that the Internet already accounts for 25% of global polluting emissions, a percentage that is growing with the rise of AI.
Shaping Society
AI is not only transforming industries but also shaping society. With algorithms reflecting human biases, concerns about their influence have intensified. Experts warn that algorithms created through human thoughts can discriminate, be racist, or sexist.
A New Era of Digital Interaction
This year also saw the birth of dehumanizing artificial intelligences, such as Elon Musk’s proposal on social networks, marking a before and after in digital interaction.
The digital future is no longer science fiction; it is a reality that is growing at an incredible pace, promising progress and challenges. 2024 will be remembered as the year in which Artificial Intelligence began to sculpt our future.