By Kevin Tran
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved from performing simple tasks to taking on complex operations. In 2022, AI gained significant attraction with chatbots like ChatGPT, DALL·E 2 and OpenAI that are able to have a human-like conversation with their users. This development introduced the world to the potential of AI beyond basic automation.
Fast-forward to 2024, and AI has become even more refined than it was just two years ago. New advanced chatbot models like GPT-4 exhibit improved accuracy, creativity and context awareness, making AI convenient in everyday life. For instance, GPT-4 can help users plan their day by generating personalized schedules, recommending healthy meal plans for those on a diet and can even be a personal tutor if you’re confused on challenging subjects like math.
But AI’s progress hasn’t stopped at conversations; its expansion to image generation with models such as DALL·E 3 allows us to generate detailed images within seconds based on simple text prompts.
This rapid evolution of AI raises a few important questions. If AI continues to grow at this astonishing rate, how will this affect society? Will AI replace easily automated jobs?
AI already has the potential to replace jobs associated with programming and software development. Despite AI’s ongoing development and flaws in generating code, its advancement will likely enable it to generate entire software applications with minimal human input.
AI’s increasing ability to handle tasks such as programming is clear; according to Gartner, by 2027, 70% of professional developers will utilize AI-powered coding tools–a 10% jump from today. This change could shift software developers’ roles from writing code to supervising AI-generated code and focusing on system design.
AI’s impact isn’t just limited to programming; healthcare is another area in which AI is pushing change.
According to IBM, AI healthcare was valued at $11 billion in 2021. But, it is projected to rise to $187 billion by 2030. This drastic increase reflects investors’ and industry leaders’ confidence in AI’s ability to innovate in diagnostics, personalized medicine and patient care.
For example, AI-powered diagnostics such as Google’s DeepMind have shown exceptional accuracy on detecting eye diseases by analyzing retinal scans. This could potentially allow earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
While some argue that AI may never replicate human emotions or creativity, AI can still exceed human capabilities in various creative processes.
For instance, realistic art models showcase AI’s significant impact on the creative arts (for example, Leonardo Phoenix), allowing it to generate extraordinarily detailed digital artwork in seconds based on simple image prompts. Compared to other artists who spend weeks or months on a single piece, AI’s ability to generate hundreds of images in seconds may harm the entire art industry.
AI’s rapid progression is reshaping multiple industries, from coding to the arts and healthcare. Just a few years ago, AI struggled with basic tasks, yet now it can give precise answers to complex questions. According To McKinsey & Company, it suggests AI could play a major role in solving global challenges in fields like medicine and climate change, further pushing the expectations of what AI can achieve.
