The AI Evolution: Hopes and Anxieties

This chapter investigates the growing hopes and fears surrounding artificial intelligence's capability to rival the human brain. It assesses current AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, and discusses the exaggerated concerns regarding their limitations, while also reflecting on the historical context of technological advancements. The discourse ultimately considers the implications of AI development, particularly in terms of potential job displacement and the predictions for transformative AI by the late 2030s.