The turnover of artificial intelligence was around 300 billion dollars in 2023 and will likely exceed 500 billion dollars in 2027. This can be explained, among other things, by the numerous innovations and developments, particularly in the field of robotics. These technologies always raise more questions, especially since they have undeniable socio-professional effects. As such, should we be concerned about it?
Race for technological hegemony
Against the backdrop of technological innovations in the AI sector, there is visibly competition between different nations and companies. In the field of AGI (Artificial Generative Intelligence) for example, structures such as Microsoft, Open AI, Anthropic, Google among others have respectively set up Copilot, Chat GPT, Claude AI and Gemini. Everyone tries to update their chatbot by creating different versions and increasing its functionality to position themselves in the market.
Artificial intelligence is transforming the world of robotics; it has, among other developments, perfected the capabilities of robots in understanding human behavior. They now operate in several sectors such as medicine, education, industry, etc. For example, the Kime robot has revolutionized customer service in Spain.
At this level, competition is more pronounced, because superpowers like China and the United States, at the top of the ranking of the most powerful countries in AI, are waging a merciless battle, especially with regard to the creation of intelligent humanoid robots. capable of performing human tasks. This is not without impact on the socio-professional level.
The socio-professional effect of humanoid robots
At the rate of innovations, we are right to wonder how far science will take us. We can now see humanoid robots capable of presenting the news on TV, walking in the street and even socializing with humans. This is not science fiction, we are indeed in reality. The entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk, CEO of the companies Tesla, SpaceX and , folding laundry, receiving mail, etc.).
In China, the Tiangong humanoid robot is a real revolution in the robotics industry. Developed by the Beijing humanoid Robot Innovation center, it is already used for monitoring in power plants and warehouse management.
The argument long put forward by AI specialists is that this technology is not intended to replace humans, but to assist them in repetitive tasks. In the same vein, the thesis of reconversion into a business is often put forward. However, has it not become obsolete? In fact, the race to create and improve robots could lead to massive job losses and social insecurity across the world. From a futuristic perspective, we risk no longer having maintenance workers, electricians, babysitters, to name just a few jobs that allow millions of people to make ends meet around the world.
IA et perspectives
The arguments shared above sufficiently show that robotics improved by AI is experiencing dizzying developments. The objective of their designers is obviously to get as close as possible to human activities and abilities. As a result, the ethical question could be highlighted more.
Also, a rumor, which fact-checking specialists could verify, states that Elon Musk is working on a robot capable of carrying a child for nine months. Parents could entrust the gestation of their child to the robot… maternal mortality would be a thing of the past.
One thing is certain, the future of humanity is at the center of these innovations and we should ask ourselves the right questions in order not to plunge into a certain humanitarian drift. If it is true that the initial argument is to assist human beings, the proportions that these innovations take set the table for other issues. In this vein, Jonathan Birch, professor of Philosophy at the London School of Economics, thinks that in a little over 10 years, there is a chance that AI will gain a form of consciousness; which would completely shake up humanity.
Illustration: image generated by AI Hermann Labou
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