With the launch of DeepSeek's open-source AI model, the landscape of artificial intelligence is shifting dramatically. Lower barriers to entry and reduced development costs are paving the way for AI to play an even more significant role in our daily lives and the labor market.
As the annual Two Sessions kick off, CGTN's Sci-Tech Section dives into the evolving relationship between AI and humanity with their new series, DeepSeek inspires the 'deep seek' for humanity. Authored by Li Mingling from the Institute of Public Policy at South China University of Technology, the series tackles essential questions about ensuring that technological advancements promote fairness, justice, and human welfare without diminishing our intrinsic human value.
Socialization, the process through which individuals adapt to society by internalizing norms and values, has expanded into the cyberspace realm alongside traditional environments like family and school. The rise of mobile internet has transformed how we interact, making online platforms a vital part of our social growth. Today, as we stand on the brink of the AI era, similar to our transition into the internet age, we face new challenges and opportunities.
Adapting to an AI-driven society means embracing and utilizing AI technologies, understanding their new rules, and taking proactive steps to integrate them into our lives. For instance, large language models (LLMs) can be tailored to help different age groups explore personal growth topics, such as coping with failure or improving relationships, fostering self-reflection and development.
However, there's a growing concern that AI might lead to increased individualization and atomization. As AI companions and social media powered by AI become more prevalent, the nature of human interactions could shift, potentially making people more self-centered. Yet, as Professor Zheng Yongnian from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) points out, humans have an innate desire for communication and social connection. The key lies in balancing AI integration with meaningful human interactions to ensure that technology enhances rather than diminishes our social fabric.
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DeepSeek inspires the 'deep seek' for humanity – Socialization of AI
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