The New Intelligence

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By Dr. Marco V. Benavides Sánchez.


No doubt we live in an era where artificial intelligence has ceased to be a simple tool to become a phenomenon that transforms the very nature of human thought. What was initially conceived as a means to improve productivity and access to information, now redefines the way we interact, learn and decide.


In an interconnected world, AI has burst into the devices of millions of people, offering instant responses and executing tasks with unprecedented ease. This faceless intelligence without a defined corporate identity has begun to shape collective thinking, to the point that more and more individuals trust its answers without questioning them. Its ability to hold conversations fluidly makes it indistinguishable, in many cases, from an interaction with another human being.


This phenomenon has changed the way we process information. Before, the construction of knowledge required effort and judgment; now, immediacy has displaced critical analysis, generating a growing dependence on AI. This raises the question of whether humanity is evolving towards a technology-enhanced intelligence or, on the contrary, is ceding its intellectual autonomy to algorithms.


The accessibility and low cost of these models have democratized access to information, allowing anyone to use them without restrictions. However, this popularity has raised concerns. Research has shown that, while these systems can offer accurate answers, they often fail in alarming ways. Data validation and critical thinking have been relegated to the background, as trust in these intelligences has led to their answers being assumed as absolute truths.


Even more worrying is the possible influence of programming in the construction of narratives. Some analyses have detected patterns that reflect certain biases, suggesting that AI not only answers, but can also influence the perception of the world. This represents a crucial ethical dilemma: to what extent is the content generated by AI shaping opinions, beliefs and behaviors? Is AI replacing traditional moral guidelines and even the individual's own capacity for discernment?


If any doubt can be resolved with a device in your pants pocket, is knowledge still necessary? The ease of obtaining answers with a single click diminishes the motivation to learn, investigate and reflect. Human curiosity, which has historically driven the advancement of civilization, could be affected by the fact that dedication to study becomes unnecessary. Are we becoming dependent on AI to the point of forgetting how to trust our own capacity for reasoning? Is our effort to understand the world for ourselves diminishing?


The impact of this evolution is not limited to the individual; it has generated a ripple effect in the technological industry and in society. Software companies and chip manufacturers have had to rethink their strategies in the face of the rise of increasingly advanced models. Competition has accelerated the development of new intelligences, driving innovations that, in turn, reinforce the transformation of human behavior. Millions of people are searching, as if in a new gold rush, for the machine that knows everything and that frees us from the most fundamental job: thinking.


Users face a constant dilemma. Do we ask artificial intelligences only for facts and data, or have we reached the point of asking them for opinions on complex dilemmas, delegating our ability to give an opinion? We cannot ignore that, although these tools are convenient and efficient, they also have limitations. The lack of precision and the possibility of bias pose a crossroads: to what extent is it prudent to depend on an artificial intelligence that may not be entirely objective?


The expansion of AI redefines what it means to think. It is no longer just about accumulating knowledge, but about how it is accessed and its veracity is trusted. Does the origin of the information matter? Who produces it and with what intention? In this new paradigm, human intelligence merges with technology, creating a symbiosis that can enhance our capabilities or threaten our cognitive independence. Leaving the discernment between truth and illusion in the hands of a machine could be the greatest risk of this intellectual involution.


As we move in this direction, a fundamental question arises: are we using an artificial intelligence that complements us or are we becoming a collective intelligence governed by algorithms? The answer will define the future of our relationship with technology and the role we play in this automated world. In the end, the real challenge will be to be able to realize that we have turned off the natural light of thought, in order to follow the “wise” advice of machines. Only time will tell, I guess.

 

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