March 25, 2024

Ridhi Garg

11th Grade

Williamsville East High School

Introduction

Recently, AI has gained a lot of attention, and many are concerned that it could become overly dominant and begin to take over the world. Some fear that it may even be more intelligent than humans and that it will result in a large number of job losses. AI has become a major technology that has changed the game. This topic has been discussed extensively on social media. Because AI appears to be able to build memories in the same way that humans do, some people are worried about the future of the human race.

Unveiling of the Mystery 

Businesses are working to figure out how artificial intelligence obtains and retains information to help it function better in various contexts. Researchers discovered a connection between AI models and NMDA receptors in the human hippocampal region in a study published in ScienceDaily. The hippocampus aids with memory and learning. To gain a better understanding of AI memory, scientists aim to determine whether AI and human brains store and recall information similarly.

Understanding the similarities between the brain and artificial intelligence presents numerous opportunities for developing AI systems that behave more like our own brains. AI has the potential to improve the accuracy of medical data and provide individualized recommendations 

for diagnosis and therapy for every patient. By taking into account each student's distinct learning preferences and skills, AI has the potential to personalize education in classrooms. The similarities between the brain and artificial intelligence may completely alter how we use AI in various aspects of our lives and support the development of businesses.

Can AI Surpass Human Capabilities?

Naturally, when such a breakthrough occurs, some unfavorable discussions take place. Is the human race still required in this environment, considering the striking similarities between AI and the human brain? 

In a Stanford Medicine Magazine article, Bruce Goldman delves further into this subject. He goes on to say that although AI is capable of doing a lot of things, perhaps even more than humans, there is one area in which humans excel. That one thing is swiftly adapting to a new scenario by using what we already know. Although AI is capable of doing this as well, it may take more time to locate the data needed to solve a novel issue. It's still unclear whether AI can perform tasks that humans cannot. The workings of AI are still largely unknown, much like there is still plenty to discover about the human brain.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while the subject of whether AI can surpass humans is still debatable, the complexity of both AI and the human brain suggests that there is still much to be discovered and understood in this rapidly evolving science. Yet, the identification of similarities between artificial intelligence and the human brain opens up a whole new field of study and inquiry.