There has been a lot of progress in the field of AI in 2023—that much is clear. It is expected that 2024 will go down in history as the year in which AI technology becomes not only smarter, but also more human. Opinions are divided on whether or not this is a positive development, but this year does seem to be moving increasingly in that direction. But how exactly are we going to make AI more human? That’s what we’ll be discussing in this article!
The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence
ChatGPT was launched in late 2022, and since then, the development of AI has accelerated rapidly. We all started using the AI chatbot en masse, sometimes to the annoyance of schools and teachers. More and more new AI tools appeared, and of course, we still see that today. Companies have also begun exploring the possibilities that AI has to offer them. The use of artificial intelligence has thus become almost indispensable in our society. It is no coincidence that experts view 2023 as the breakthrough year for this new technology. If we are to believe those experts, 2024 will be the year in which AI becomes increasingly human-like. We also refer to this as “Human AI.”
Why is AI becoming more human-like?
Human AI refers to artificial intelligence becoming more human-like and intuitive. As a result, the technology naturally begins to think more like a human being rather than a computer. This makes a significant difference, particularly in terms of productivity and creativity within AI. Another consequence of this is that AI will become less noticeable, as it becomes easier to integrate it into everything due to increased user-friendliness.
What will change as AI becomes more human-like?
Four trends have emerged in AI technology that will make AI more human-like. Below, we’ll outline those four trends for you:
- Information needs: This is the primary use case for ChatGPT: providing information. Thanks to AI, you no longer have to spend hours scouring Google for information. Now you simply ask a question and receive a personalized answer with advice, summaries, essays, images, or even art. So instead of searching for something, you’re increasingly engaging in a “conversation” with such an AI bot. The AI you converse with is thus becoming more human-like.
- AI as a companion: In addition to providing people with advice and assistance, AI is increasingly capable of taking action on their behalf, both online and offline. AI technology can take over tedious and repetitive tasks from people, allowing them to focus on the enjoyable aspects of their work. This not only increases job satisfaction but also improves work-life balance.
- AI and the Human Body: AI can also become an important tool in the field of healthcare. More and more advanced technologies are coming onto the market to monitor our health. Examples include wearables and neurotechnology for measuring brain activity, as well as eye and motion tracking. By leveraging these technologies, AI can provide us with sound advice on how to live and work more healthily.
- Virtual environments: We already use virtual environments on a regular basis, for example when shopping online. Thanks to AI, this experience will only become more human-like and better. Think, for example, of trying on clothes online, digitally decorating your home, and working remotely. Finally, virtual environments can help us improve our skills, for example through educational games or realistic simulations.
How can your company leverage AI in 2024?
As AI technology becomes more human-like and creative, it will also open up a host of new opportunities for the business world. Consider, for example, boosting employee productivity by automating tedious and routine tasks. In the long run, this will not only lead to greater efficiency and increased revenue, but also to happier employees!