Artificial intelligence: can it ever take a place of the human mind
Artificial intelligence remains one of the most critical developments in the modern dispensation. Simply put, artificial intelligence is the process where human like structures and components are developed to perform functions that could otherwise be done by individuals. A number of people have argued that in the near future artificial intelligence could soon take the place of human beings in different spheres of life (Akerkar, 2005).other The debate has elicited mixed reactions with some claiming the move to develop human like structures is a ploy to reduce the impact of human beings in the biosphere. Artificial intelligence can replace the human mind, but only to some extent.
Technological transformations in the modern dispensation cannot be over emphasized. Artificial intelligence remains at the core of the technological transformations being experienced in the modern times. Simulation of the human mind is critical to the success of artificial intelligence (Akerkar, 2005). It is critical to note that though the machines are made by man, the various instruments can easily take the place humans in terms of performance of certain tasks. There are computers that are being developed with the components that make it possible for human reasoning to be achieved.
The BMW company based in the United Kingdom has developed an application that can take field questions about yet to be established electric car (Burn-Callander, 2013). The artificial intelligence application adopted by the BMW company performs to the ability of human standards (Burn-Callander, 2013). Another example of artificial intelligence application being employed in human life by sales and marketing people (Akerkar, 2005). Call centres have tailor made machines that can respond to customer needs as appropriate and meet the expectations of the people as required (Akerkar, 2005).
The impact that artificial intelligence continues to have in the modern dispensation cannot be rubbished wholesale. However, it is critical to note that human beings are still superior to the machines being developed to perform certain functions. Case in point is that human beings have a superior brain that computers and various applications. Machines and computers can only perform to the extent to which they are developed with specific commands and controls being attached to them (Nath, 2009). Beyond the controls and commands, artificial intelligence materials cannot offer a diverse solutions and feedback that require critical thinking and decision making.
Consequently, artificial intelligence can only apply in certain spheres of life. Designing and structuring the human brain may be a tall order for scientists and technologist. The flow of the human thoughts on developing artificial intelligence may be the only component achieved (Nath, 2009). The negative effects of artificial intelligence, such as loss of jobs may hinder the development of machines to have the human mind one factor that might not be easy to maintain.