From: mk_thisisit
Miron Mironiuk, founder of Ai space, discussed the role of artificial intelligence in society, particularly regarding its potential impact on education and daily life [02:37:00]. He views artificial intelligence as a tool, and its effectiveness depends on how humanity chooses to use it [02:52:00].
AI’s Impact and Potential
Mironiuk highlights that artificial intelligence, when used wisely, can free up significant human time by replacing repetitive and boring tasks [02:58:00]. This freed-up time could be used for social interactions and other meaningful activities [02:19:20].
However, a concern was raised that artificial intelligence and algorithms might primarily benefit the wealthy, potentially exacerbating global divisions, especially by replacing repetitive work prevalent in regions like Asia and Africa [02:27:00]. By 2050, the population of Africa is expected to double, while the amount of repetitive work could significantly decrease due to AI, leading to a potential societal explosion [02:41:00]. Mironiuk stresses the need for humanity to proactively solve these impending issues [02:41:00].
Addressing Future Concerns
Despite some experts’ theories about artificial intelligence potentially granting immortality, feeling pain, or creating its own culture and language [02:46:00], Mironiuk adopts a pragmatic approach [02:52:00]. He believes there are already many pressing problems like education and healthcare that require immediate focus and can be addressed with the help of artificial intelligence [02:58:00].
AI in Education
A key potential application of artificial intelligence is in scaling educational programs and the reach of effective teachers, which could help address the shortage of great educators [02:42:00]. This concept aligns with the project “Programming Our Second Language,” which aims to make programming a fundamental 21st-century skill, similar to reading, writing, or counting [02:19:20]. This initiative by Ai space will educate Polish students in primary schools [01:19:00].