The Future of AI and Automation: 2040 Edition (2024)

FAQs

What is the future of AI in 2040? ›

“In 2040, the effects of Mind² on society are profound. AI does not represent the end of humanity; it represents the end of humanity's sole interpretation of reality, of what is, of what will or could be. Perception will start to become a shared resource, like computer programs or data.

Globally it's about 100 Million+ jobs that will phase out and no longer get hired for. It assumes that it will take more than 20 years to make robots so advanced that they are good enough to replace most work we do today. That would grow the number to about a billion jobs.

On the positive side, more than 50% said they expect that people's uses of AI will have a mostly beneficial effect by 2040 on healthcare and transportation systems, people's day-to-day work tasks, shopping for goods and services, the overall performance of the economy and environmental protection and sustainability.

AI is predicted to grow increasingly pervasive as technology develops, revolutionising sectors including healthcare, banking, and transportation. The work market will change as a result of AI-driven automation, necessitating new positions and skills.

Healthcare. In healthcare, AI is set to break new boundaries. Over the next 100 years, AI's role in healthcare may include: - Early Diagnosis: Advanced pattern detection could lead to earlier diagnosis of diseases, even from large population data.

"By 2029, AI is probably smarter than all humans combined." Musk has been outspoken about his concerns regarding AI and the dangers associated with it, often calling for more regulation of the powerful technology.

Can AI cause human extinction? If AI algorithms are biased or used in a malicious manner — such as in the form of deliberate disinformation campaigns or autonomous lethal weapons — they could cause significant harm toward humans. Though as of right now, it is unknown whether AI is capable of causing human extinction.

AI won't replace humans entirely in the near future. AI is good at certain tasks, but it can't do everything humans can. It's more like a helper, doing some things while we focus on what we're best at, like being creative, empathetic, and making important decisions. So, we'll still have our jobs and roles alongside AI.

If you believe science fiction, then you don't understand the meaning of the word fiction. The short answer to this fear is: No, AI will not take over the world, at least not as it is depicted in the movies.

What is the next big thing after AI? ›

Quantum Computing: Entirely New Ways of Processing Information. Of all the emerging technologies, quantum computing seems one of the most “out there”. And has become a hot topic as of late. That's because it turns everything we think we know about computers totally on its head.

By 2050, AI-powered technologies could revolutionize patient care, enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses, customized treatment plans, and the discovery of groundbreaking therapies. AI may also play a significant role in predicting and preventing diseases, leading to better population health management.

In December 2023, billionaire venture capitalist Vinod Khosla made this prediction. “By 2040 there could be a billion bipedal robots doing a wide range of tasks including fine manipulation. We could free humans from the slavery of the bottom 50% of really undesirable jobs like assembly line and farm workers.

What will AI look like in 10 years? AI is on pace to become a more integral part of people's everyday lives. The technology could be used to provide elderly care and help out in the home. In addition, workers could collaborate with AI in different settings to enhance the efficiency and safety of workplaces.

Food Service and Retail. According to the McKinsey study, nearly 12 million Americans may need to switch occupations by 2030 due to automation and AI, many of them in the food service and retail sector. Cooks and food prep workers, your jobs could be 86% automated.