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RESEARCH, ANALYSIS & TRENDS

 And what is the name of the next generation? It under the skin as a remote control. Who knows, one
seems as if the term "Generation Alpha" becomes fine day, such chips may be able to connect our brain
accepted. This sounds appropriate for those who directly to the Internet, and then we are on our way to
see this generation as the precursors of a whole physical merging with computers.
new era. On the other hand, some believe that
things continue to evolve at such a high rate of Are there AI-optimized brains coming?
change that generational schemata become irrele-
vant at all. AI-optimized brains will one day be superior to those
that have not been optimized by artificial intelligence.
People and artificial intelligence – where is For this reason alone, they will come into existence -
despite all reservations. Higher, faster, and better in
it heading?
every respect is evolutionary and existentially intrinsic.

People, humanoid robots and artificial intelligence (AI) Therefore, most people wouldn’t wait to use every tech-
are moving towards each other inquantum leaps. Self- nological innovation available as soon as they get their
hands on it. From the positive experiences of such ear-
learning software programs can not only become more
intelligent on their own, they are also creative and intui- ly adopters and pioneers emerge new requirements to
tive by now. In fact, some are already beginning to look all players in the market and makes the new an indis-
pensable part of our lives.
for autonomous fields of activity since they have reward
programs implanted. They can write their own stories,
compose symphonies, create their own pieces of art, Since the beginning of mankind, we are expanding
what is within human power. Self-optimization is the
interpret emotions and show compassion. Some people
already confide their deepest feelings in computers ra- benefit and leadership the goal. The ‘fear of missing
out’ on what is about to happen will make the stragglers
ther than their fellow human beings.
following the digital vanguard - as quickly as possible.
Our will to transform – even without cause - is obvious. Or as Jürgen Schmidhuber, one of the most profound
developers of artificial intelligence and Scientific Direc-
Just think about tattoos that cover the body and give it
a new look. Couldn’t it be regarded as a first striking tor of the Swiss Research Institute IDSIA said: "This
process continues inexorably - and soon the wisest
step. Invasive procedures for self-optimization are high-
ly popular as well, not only among those who are aes- components of civilization will no longer be human be-
thetically underserved. Not to mention that more and ings.” ◊
By Daniela La Marca
more "freaks" walk around with NFC chips, implanted

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