Reflections on AI

Artificial: Fake, not real, not innate, and not naturally existing; directly translated into Chinese as "artificial" (人工), meaning crafted by "human hands"—collectively referred to as "man-made.

"Intelligence: Everything humans do and think—that all-encompassing wisdom of "lessons learned from experience" and the "big data" passed down through generations via language and text—collectively referred to as "wisdom.

"AI (Artificial Intelligence): It is humanity using modern technology to feed flesh-and-blood human thoughts into fleshless, lifeless chips, building up artificial intelligence, not an artificial brain.

AI can produce human wisdom, but it cannot manufacture the human brain and mind. It can present thousands of paths walked by those before us, but as for which path to take? That decision varies from person to person. In other words, the true value of Artificial Intelligence lies solely in serving as a reference for human choices and judgments.

"Travel ten thousand miles, read ten thousand books." Elders say, "Ive walked over more bridges than youve walked roads." Teachers say, "Within books lie beauty and golden houses."... Those paths people have walked, those books people have read, and those words people have spoken—all of these are the sources that feed modern Artificial Intelligence.

Therefore, put simply, AI is essentially a computerized and scientific dictionary, lexicon, or encyclopedia. Although it offers a breathtaking array of information, we only take "a single ladleful to drink." In other words, the reservoir of Artificial Intelligence, much like the big data of human intelligence, cannot be drunk dry by humans all at once. The art of choosing and balancing what to take relies entirely on human brain intelligence.

For instance, AI can provide all kinds of medical knowledge, but it cannot decide on a treatment plan. Although AI can analyze blood/urine tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, and MRI reports to present health indicators and potential coping strategies, the exact diagnosis and treatment plan still depend on the human brain intelligence of specialized physicians.

In the past, a specialist’s mature human brain intelligence came from decades of accumulated clinical experience; today, with Artificial Intelligence as an assistant, modern doctors can easily save decades of trial and error.

Conclusion: AI will not become a bubble, because human brain intelligence is infinite, and artificial intelligence is endless. What is even more encouraging is that human brain intelligence knows how to leverage artificial intelligence to fully reap the benefits of both—complementing each other, like a rising tide that lifts all boats.