I asked Bing Chat to write a blog post on the future of AI

Another day, another Bing experiment...

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Another day, another Microsoft Bing experiment from yours truly. There’s been a lot of buzz around GPT-4 and we now know that the latest rendition of the search engine had been running it all along. That’s one good reason to re-test the long form creation ability of the chatbot-driven “New Bing”.

Earlier this month, I asked Bing to write a story in the tone of famous writers such as Stephen King and J.K. Rowling. Let’s just say results varied but it was an interesting exercise overall.

Image: Bing's conversation style selection menu. Credit Microsoft.

This time, again selecting the “More Creative” option, I wrote the following prompt: “Hi Bing. Please write a blog post on the future of artificial intelligence.”

This is what I got:

# The Future of Artificial Intelligence: 5 Things to Expect in the Next Decade

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative technologies of our time. It has already changed many aspects of our lives, from how we communicate and work to how we entertain and learn. But what can we expect from AI in the next 10 years? How will it shape our future?

In this blog post, I will share with you five bold predictions about the future of AI based on current trends and research. These predictions are not meant to be definitive or comprehensive, but rather to spark your imagination and curiosity about what AI can do for us and with us.

## 1. AI will revolutionize scientific discovery

One of the most exciting applications of AI is in scientific research. AI can help scientists analyze massive amounts of data, find complex patterns and relationships, generate hypotheses and test them faster than ever before. AI can also augment human intelligence by providing new insights and perspectives that humans may not have considered.

AI has already shown its potential in fields like medicine, biology, physics and astronomy. For example, AI has helped researchers sequence RNA for vaccines[^1^][1], model human speech[^2^][2], discover new planets[^3^][3] and create new materials[^4^][4]. In the next decade, we can expect AI to transform the scientific method and enable breakthroughs that were previously unimaginable.

## 2. AI will become a key factor in geopolitics

As AI becomes more powerful and ubiquitous, it will also become a source of competition and cooperation among nations. AI will have implications for national security, economic development, social welfare and human rights. Countries that invest more in AI research, education and infrastructure will have an edge over others in terms of innovation and influence.

AI will also pose new challenges and risks for global governance. How can we ensure that AI is used ethically and responsibly? How can we prevent malicious use of AI by state or non-state actors? How can we foster collaboration and trust among different stakeholders? These are some of the questions that policymakers will have to address in the next decade.

## 3. AI will create new forms of art and entertainment

AI is not only a tool for solving problems but also a source of creativity and expression. AI can generate original content such as music, images, text, videos and games using techniques like deep learning or generative adversarial networks (GANs). Some examples of AI-generated art include ChatGPT[^5^][5], which produces realistic conversations; OpenAI Jukebox, which composes music; StyleGAN2, which creates photorealistic faces; GPT-3, which writes essays; Artbreeder, which blends images; AIVA, which scores films; etc.

AI can also enhance existing forms of art

and entertainment by providing personalized recommendations,

interactivity,

feedback,

and analysis.

For example,

AI can help users discover new songs,

movies,

books,

or games based on their preferences;

AI can enable users to interact with virtual characters,

environments,

or stories;

AI can provide users with feedback on their performance,

skills,

or emotions;

AI can analyze user behavior,

sentiment,

or engagement.

In the next decade,

we can expect AI to create new genres

and experiences

that will enrich our culture

and imagination.

## 4. AI will empower individuals

and communities

AI is not only a force for large-scale change but also a tool for individual empowerment

and social good.

AI can help people improve their lives

by providing access to information,

education,

healthcare,

finance,

and other services.

For example,

- **Information:** Google Lens allows users to search what they see using their camera;

Duolingo helps users learn languages through gamified lessons;

Seeing AI assists visually impaired people with tasks like reading text or recognizing faces;

- **Education:** Khan Academy offers free online courses on various subjects;

Socratic by Google helps students with homework problems using natural language processing;

Coursera Lab Solutions provides automated feedback on programming assignments;

- **Healthcare:** Ada Health provides personalized health assessments using symptom checkers;

SkinVision detects skin cancer risk using image analysis;

Babylon Health connects patients with doctors using telemedicine platforms;

DeepMind Health helps clinicians diagnose diseases and plan treatments;

- **Finance:** PayPal uses AI to prevent fraud and money laundering;

Kiva connects lenders and borrowers in developing countries;

Lemonade offers personalized insurance policies and claims;

- **Social good:** Crisis Text Line provides emotional support to people in distress using natural language processing;

Thorn identifies victims of online sexual exploitation using computer vision;

Wadhwani AI develops solutions for social impact domains such as agriculture, health, education and infrastructure.

In the next decade, we can expect AI to empower more individuals and communities by democratizing access to services and opportunities, improving quality of life and well-being, and promoting social justice and inclusion.

## 5. AI will challenge our sense of identity

and agency

AI is not only changing what we do but also who we are. As AI becomes more human-like and integrated into our lives, it will challenge our sense of identity

and agency. How will we relate to machines that can mimic or surpass human intelligence,

emotion,

creativity,

and morality?

How will we trust machines that can influence our decisions,

behaviors,

and beliefs?

How will we define ourselves as humans in a world where machines can do many things better than us?

These are some of the existential questions that AI will raise in the next decade. They will require us to rethink our values,

norms,

and ethics. They will also demand us to develop new skills,

attitudes,

and mindsets. For example,

- **Values:** We will need to clarify what matters most to us as humans

and what role we want machines to play in our lives.

We will need to balance the benefits

and risks of AI for ourselves

and others.

We will need to respect

and protect the rights

and dignity of both humans

and machines.

- **Norms:** We will need to establish new norms for interacting with machines that are respectful,

appropriate,

and effective.

We will need to adapt to different cultural contexts

and expectations for AI use.

We will need to abide by laws

and regulations that govern AI development

and deployment.

- **Ethics:** We will need to ensure that AI is aligned with our moral principles

and values.

We will need to hold ourselves

and others accountable for the ethical use of AI.

We will need to address the ethical dilemmas

and trade-offs that may arise from AI applications.

- **Skills:** We will need to acquire new skills that complement or leverage AI capabilities.

We will need to learn how to collaborate with machines as partners or teammates.

We will need to develop critical thinking,

creativity,

empathy,

and emotional intelligence.

- **Attitudes:** We will need to adopt positive attitudes towards AI that foster curiosity,

openness,

trust,

and confidence.

We will need to overcome fears or biases that may hinder our acceptance or adoption of AI.

We will need to embrace lifelong learning as a way of keeping up with AI advances.

- **Mindsets:** We will need to cultivate growth mindsets that enable us

to adapt and thrive in a changing world powered by AI.

We will need to be flexible, resilient,

innovative, and purposeful. We will need to be aware of our strengths and limitations as humans and machines. We will need to be mindful of our impact on ourselves, others, and the planet.

## Conclusion

AI is a powerful technology that can bring tremendous benefits to humanity. But it also poses significant challenges and risks that need to be addressed. The future of AI depends on how we use it, regulate it, and relate to it. By taking action now to ensure that AI is ethical, inclusive, and human-centric, we can make AI a true force for social good and economic prosperity in the next decade and beyond.

Reference list:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/05/05/the-future-of-ai-5-things-to-expect-in-the-next-10-years/?sh=2bd413777422

https://builtin.com/artificial-intelligence/artificial-intelligence-future

https://thinkml.ai/future-of-artificial-intelligence-ai/

https://www.javatpoint.com/future-of-artificial-intelligence

https://www.educba.com/future-of-artificial-intelligence/

https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/artificial-intelligence/applying-artificial-intelligence-for-social-good

https://hbr.org/2020/10/unlocking-ais-potential-for-social-good

https://onlinedegrees.sandiego.edu/artificial-intelligence-finance/

https://www.insiderintelligence.com/insights/ai-in-finance/

Here are some observations:

1/ The generated text did not pass Grammarly’s plagiarism test. That being being said it didn’t contain “significant plagiarism”.

2/ The formatting is strange at times (look at the spacing after the third section) but that can be easily fixed.