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The above image was the best of a mixed lot of images that were created when I asked a range of image development AI platforms to “Create a futuristic image depicting the harmonious and productive relationship between humans and AI.” Most noticeably was that they all created white females, and this reinforces the importance around bias which I’ll touch on in the following post.
The following key elements were identified by ChatGPT 4o when I asked it to review my posts so far, and I’ve reviewed, edited and added a commentary in italics to these in light of my own thinking, am I Becoming HumAIn?
Based on your blog posts and mind map, the key elements of the "Becoming HumAIn" project are:
###1. **Harmonious Integration of Humans and AI**
- **Collaboration**: Emphasising the collaboration between humans and AI to enhance productivity and innovation.
- **Human Compassion and AI Efficiency**: Balancing human compassion with the efficiency and capabilities of AI.
Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) Thoughts
I’m pleased this came out as the number 1 key element as this is most definitely my hope! If we can achieve this I do think there’s significant benefits to humanity in Becoming HumAIn.
### 2. **Continuous Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning**
- **Adaptability**: The need for continuous adaptation to the rapidly changing AI landscape.
- **Curiosity and Innovation**: Encouraging a mindset of curiosity and continuous innovation.
Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) Thoughts
I’ve long held a view in line with Alvin Toffler’s quote: "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." I also agree with the reference to adaptability and curiosity as being some of the essential human skills which comes up later.
### 3. **Balanced Investment in Human and AI Development**
- **Investment in Human Potential**: Ensuring that as much investment goes into human development as into AI.
- **Lifelong Learning**: Promoting lifelong learning and skill development to keep pace with AI advancements.
Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) Thoughts
This came up listening to Yuval Noah Harari and Mustafa Suleyman and I do think is a crucial point, and I speak more to this in post 4.
### 4. **Optimism and Pragmatism**
- **Techno-Pragmatism**: Adopting a balanced view of AI, recognising both its opportunities and challenges.
- **Ethical Motivation**: Maintaining ethical considerations in AI development and deployment.
Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) Thoughts
ChatGPT40 has definitely picked up my shift from techno optimist to techno pragmatist and exploring all view points always has and always will be important. The reference to ethical motivation is an interesting one. I fully agree but there should be a debate around whose ethics are we referencing here?
### 5. **Essential Human Skills**
- **Emotional Intelligence**: Developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
- **Critical Thinking and Problem Solving**: Fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
- **Communication and Collaboration**: Enhancing communication, storytelling, and collaborative skills.
Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) Thoughts
A key motivation for this project is to explore and understand what are Essential Human Skills, and from this what should we be focusing on in education, learning, training and development.
### 6. **Human-AI Collaboration and Ethical Considerations**
- **Ethical AI**: Ensuring AI systems are designed and used responsibly, with fairness, transparency, and inclusivity.
- **Human-Centric Design**: Prioritising human needs and well-being in AI design.
Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) Thoughts
Interestingly ChatGPT 4o picks up the ethics side of things again but are its ‘overlords’ listening! I like the reference to Human-Centric Design and often wonder why do we seem to have a tendency to create technology like us rather than technology that is focused on our needs.
### 7. **Realising Human Potential**
- **Human Flourishing**: Leveraging AI to create more time for meaningful human activities and relationships.
- **Inclusive and Accessible AI**: Making AI accessible to all, ensuring it benefits the entire society.
Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) Thoughts
I really like the way that ChatGPT 4o has combined the human and AI side of things when the overarching title is on Realising Human Potential as I do think we can move towards even greater equality of opportunity through the use of AI, as well as providing us with more time and opportunities to become more humane.
### 8. **Cultural Sensitivity and Global Perspective**
- **Intercultural Understanding**: Promoting intercultural communication and understanding through AI.
- **Sustainability and Environmental Impact**: Considering the environmental impact and sustainability of AI technologies.
Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) Thoughts
This brings me back to my opening comment around the image AI was generating for me, and I tried a few different versions and different prompts. I’m sure I could have persevered and got a more inclusive style of image but decided not to in order to highlight the need for greater cultural sensitivity than most have been trained on.
### 9. **Resilience and Adaptability**
- **Agility**: Developing resilience and agility to navigate the complexities of an AI-driven world.
- **Ethical and Emotional Resilience**: Building emotional resilience to handle the ethical and emotional challenges posed by AI.
Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) Thoughts
In my view, these are all calls to action for humans. Resilience, agility (and adaptability) are all Essential Human Skills from my ponderings so far.
### 10. **Collaborative AI Governance**
- **Policy and Regulation**: Developing policies and regulations to ensure AI is used for the common good.
- **Transparency and Explainability**: Demanding higher levels of transparency and explainability from AI systems.
Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) Thoughts
This was a key themes from Mustafa Suleyman’s book The Coming Wave and one of the few things both he and Yuval Noah Harari agreed on. The challenge we face is that the regulatory bodies are just so slow moving and for a different time than we are now living and have been living for 20+ years.
These elements encapsulate the vision of "Becoming HumAIn" as a journey towards integrating AI into our lives in a way that enhances human potential, fosters ethical considerations, and promotes continuous learning and adaptation.
Human-In-The-Loop (HITL) Thoughts
The above was the conclusion ChatGPT 4o finished with and one that I concur with, although this is not surprising seeing it was using my data!
As always, appreciate your time in reading this and really enjoy reading any comments that are shared.