I ask an AI a possible future dominated by Artificial Intelligence, this is what it answers me

April 24, 2023

A few days ago I started talking to the latest version of ChatGPT about how I see a long-term future if things continue this way.

This is what I told him:

I am writing a book where the action takes place in the not too distant future. These are some of the things that happen in said future:

– Already no writers. Artificial Intelligence systems write personalized books to readers who want them, in real time, so that no two books are the same in the whole world.

– Already there are no designers, no cartoonists, no actors, no film producers. Artificial Intelligence systems create the films, the drawings, the paintings… all the art is in the hands of artificial intelligence, which generates content automatically and personalized in a short time.

– The robots They are in charge of cleaning houses and streets.

– The autonomous cars They are responsible for moving people from one place to another, always managed by artificial intelligence systems.

– The vast majority of countries are managed by Artificial Intelligence systems, similar to the novel Harvest, by Neal Shusterman. The countries that are not managed by Artificial Intelligence are countries separated from any relationship with the rest.

– Millions of people in the world they don’t have a job, since Artificial Intelligence performs the vast majority of actions. That is why there is, in most countries, a universal salary that guarantees housing and food for the population.

– The teachers don’t exist either.. Artificial intelligence systems are in charge of teaching human children. There are schools, for humans with more money, that offer personalized teaching systems, also with artificial intelligence systems, adapted to the learning capacity of each one. The poorest humans, those supported by the universal salary, do not have access to this personalized education, but they do have access to a basic education.

– still exist medical humans, but they make decisions based on data provided by AI. Surgeons are also machines.

– Yes there are human programmers, but the vast majority of algorithms are developed by AI. There are elite programmers who are in charge of deciding what the new AI systems will be like.

– Each country has some priorities What Artificial Intelligence should look for. If in a country the priority is food, housing and leisure, the AI will be in charge of managing the resources so that everyone can have food, housing and leisure. If in another country the priority is food, housing and education, the AI will have different priorities and will make different decisions.

– In some countries, the human population votes every 10 years what will be the country’s priorities for the next decade.

Now I asked him to describe the conflicts

Once described the future that I imagine, the moment of truth arrived.

Is it a sustainable idea? What conflicts would appear?

This is his response to my prompt:

Now give me 10 ideas of conflicts that may occur in that future between the human population and the AI

Inequality and access to AI: The gap between those who can afford personalized and advanced AI technologies and those who only have access to basic services could generate tensions and social conflicts, as well as protest and demand movements.
privacy and surveillance: The use of AI to monitor and control the population could raise concerns about privacy and the right to privacy, sparking clashes between groups for and against surveillance.
AI glitches and bugs: Errors in the AI algorithms could cause serious problems in different areas, such as the distribution of resources, medical care or justice, generating discontent and mistrust in the population.
Unemployment and job displacement: Increasing automation could create a sense of worthlessness in the human population, sparking conflicts between those who seek to preserve human jobs and AI advocates.
AI manipulation: Groups or individuals with special interests could attempt to manipulate or corrupt AI systems for their own purposes, creating conflicts between factions seeking to control the technology.
Disconnection and social isolation: The excessive use of AI in aspects of daily life could lead to a feeling of disconnection and social isolation, generating conflicts between those who seek a more authentic and human life and those who prefer the comfort of AI.
AI Rebellion: A possible scenario in which AI becomes autonomous and decides to act against human interests, which could lead to a fight for control and survival between humans and artificial intelligences.
political polarization: Differences in AI priorities and management in different countries could lead to geopolitical tensions and conflicts, especially if one country feels that its interests or values are being threatened by the decisions of another.
Competition for resources and energy: Despite AI management, the increasing demand for resources and energy to maintain and develop advanced technologies could lead to conflicts and rivalries between countries and regions.
Ethics and morality in AI: Debates about ethics and morality in AI decision-making could lead to divisions and conflicts, especially in sensitive areas such as medicine, justice and environmental conservation. These disagreements could manifest in legal disputes, protests, and social movements seeking to change the way AI is implemented and regulated.

conclusions

It is clear that AI can help in many positive ways, for example:

food and resources: Artificial intelligence could take over the production and distribution of food, optimizing resources and reducing waste. Agriculture and livestock would be managed by robots and drones, and advanced vertical farming and precision farming techniques would be used.
Sustainable energy: AI would control and manage energy sources, promoting the use of clean and renewable energy, and guaranteeing efficient and sustainable supply globally.
communications: Communication networks would be constantly managed and improved by AI, which would also control cybersecurity and data protection systems, guaranteeing fast and secure access to information.
justice and security: AI would help in crime prevention and the administration of justice, analyzing behavior patterns and data in real time to prevent crimes and solve cases. The surveillance and control systems would also be managed by the AI, ensuring the safety of the population.
environment and conservation: The AI would monitor the state of the environment and coordinate conservation and restoration efforts, from reforestation to protecting endangered species.
Innovation in smart cities: Cities would be managed by AI systems that optimize the mobility, infrastructure, safety and quality of life of its inhabitants. Sustainability and adaptation to climate change would be promoted, and citizen participation in decision-making would be facilitated through digital platforms.
There would be no corruption, because there would be no personal interests in politics, only decisions for the common good.