Cloud Hosting

I used to be young and full of hope now Im older and full of other things! However, I have been involved in the invention, innovation, and commercialization of emerging technologies for well over 40 years. With this experience, I have learned to be practical and realistic about new, emerging technologies. I clearly remember the very early days of lasers, the advent of nanotechnology, smart robotics, advanced vibration control systems and currently the promise of laser-induced nuclear fusion, to just name a few, and have come to realize that we must be realistic about what these technologies can offer and what they probably cannot offer at least in the shorter term.

While Im proud to have been and still be involved in these high-tech capabilities, I believe its important to shed light on the fact that most of these technologies had more hype than reality in reference to their short-term promise. As one of the co-authors of the Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing in the United States for President Obama and a major private-sector proponent of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) for President George W. Bush, I have learned a lot of what it really takes for a technology to live up to a lot of its hype and in most cases it doesnt live up to its promises, certainly in the short term. Case in point: Id like to respectfully recommend taking heed when making claims that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will replace millions and millions of human beings in the short term in virtually every sector of human endeavor.

Its true that AI has made remarkable strides in recent years and does have the potential to revolutionize various aspects of our lives. From self-driving cars to recommendation algorithms, AI systems have demonstrated their ability to process vast amounts of data and make decisions. However, it is essential to recognize that while AI has tremendous benefits, it lacks fundamental qualities that only humans possess.

In this article, we will explore the key differences between AI and the Human Touch. The ultimate human characteristic that we all aspire to possess is wisdom. As we continue to integrate these distinctions into our society, it is important that we understand that AI lacks the fundamental quality that humans have: namely, wisdom. Recently, I had the honor to be interviewed by a brilliant physician researcher named Dr. Laura Gabayan. She created The Wisdom Project in 2022 and interviewed 60 wise individuals for 20-30 minutes throughout North America. The interviews allowed her and her team to scientifically arrive at 8 themes or characteristics that comprise wisdom. Her book discussing these elements and key findings from her encounters will be published in February 2024. Her LinkedIn profile is http://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragabayan. I can highly recommend her approach to this important subject.

What Is Wisdom?

Can it even be scientifically defined? For millennials, wisdom has been defined in a variety of ways, yet they all seem to rely on the idea of I know it when I see it. Can something so important be left to intuition? Can wisdom actually be quantified? Dr. Gabayan found that wisdom is the combination of the following eight elements:

AIs Capabilities

AI, on the other hand, is a set of technologies and algorithms designed to mimic human intelligence and perform tasks such as data analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making. AI systems can process vast amounts of data quickly and accurately identify patterns, and even learn from data to improve their performance over time. Some of the capabilities of AI include:

Key Differences Between AI and Wisdom

The Role of Humans in AI

Recognizing the distinctions between AI and wisdom underscores the importance of human oversight in AI development and deployment. While AI can perform many tasks efficiently, it must operate within a framework set by humans. Humans should:

The Ethical Responsibility

The ethical responsibility of integrating AI into society lies in acknowledging the limitations of AI and recognizing the need for wisdom in guiding its development and application. Failing to do so may lead to unintended consequences, including the reinforcement of harmful biases, erosion of privacy and the devaluation of human qualities such as empathy and compassion.

Conclusion

AI is a powerful tool that can augment human capabilities and solve complex problems. However, it is essential to distinguish AI from wisdom. Wisdom is a uniquely human quality that encompasses experience and judgment. AI lacks consciousness, moral values, emotional intelligence and the capacity to handle ambiguity. Therefore, it cannot replace the role of a human in decision-making, particularly in situations requiring ethical judgment and compassion.

As we continue to integrate AI into our lives, we must maintain a vigilant commitment to ethical oversight, ensuring that AI systems operate within the bounds of human consciousness. Recognizing the limitations of AI and valuing human qualities that contain elements of wisdom are essential for shaping a future where technology serves humanitys best interests, while upholding our shared values and principles.

Acknowledgement: I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Laura Gabayan for sharing the results of her thorough research into the subject of wisdom.

The views expressed here are the writers and are not necessarily endorsed by Homeland Security Today, which welcomes a broad range of viewpoints in support of securing our homeland. To submit a piece for consideration, email editor @ hstoday.us.

Originally posted here:
PERSPECTIVE: Does Artificial Intelligence Have the Wisdom to ... - HSToday