Could Artificial Intelligence Be Artificializing Our Thoughts?

Over the past two years, we have heavily used artificial intelligences, which has impacted the entire world. What kind of effect has it had on us so far, and what kind of change has it brought about? In your opinion, has its benefit outweighed its harm, or vice versa? These questions have, frankly, given me some pause.

^{Robot appearing to be thinking (generated by artificial intelligence)}

You know that when the benefits of a tool outweigh its harms, it becomes necessary to seriously reassess how we use it. Let us now turn to the neural networks underlying this issue. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is in fact a model of artificial thought, even a system designed by drawing inspiration from the structure of the human brain. But do we think in the same way? Of course not. In fact, for a human being, AI is far too simplistic to even qualify as a measure. However, let us consider whether the risk of manipulation or the preoccupation with a copy might harm the original—at least in this context.

For example, imagine a pair of shoes: one original, the other a counterfeit replica. From a distance they may appear identical, but upon closer inspection, every detail reveals the difference. Saying hello to you and answering a few mathematical or software-related questions using decimals or qubits does not make it alive. It has no life—only functions. Yes, we all know this: AI is not human. But my question, or what I am asking you to reflect on, is not exactly this. Humans are beings capable of being manipulated, deceived, and harmed in their innate nature. Given our constant interaction with AI, especially in recent times, as GPT has begun to mimic human responses with uncanny precision, have we considered how this is affecting our thinking processes and our brains? Even if not now, perhaps in the future—maybe five years from now—this situation could lead to a psychological need: AI managers driven by greed for profit may neglect human well-being, creating a demand for psychologists.

Yes, I know I have spoken somewhat abstractly, but you also know that in an era where the risk of losing control is high, it is essential for all of us to adjust our actions to the reality we face. Therefore, I wish to emphasize the necessity of cautious behavior. Thank you to all my valued readers.