A new study finds AI will change human behavior significantly by 2035 in mainly negative ways.
Although movement is underway to get AI to think more like humans, researchers at Elon University are exploring the reverse — how AI might reshape human thinking.
A newly released university report, “Being Human in 2035: How Are We Changing in the Age of AI?” offers a bleak forecast: As AI increasingly shapes daily life and agents take over more human tasks, individuals may lose aspects of their humanity, with soft skills gradually eroding.Areas where humans may change
Some 301 experts predict that the adoption of AI by 2035 will bring mostly negative change in nine areas:
Social and emotional intelligence
Capacity and willingness to think deeply about complex concepts
Trust in widely shared norms and values
Confidence in their native abilities
Empathy and application of moral judgment
Mental well-being
Sense of agency
Sense of identity and purpose
Metacognition
Three areas where humans are expected to change for the better by 2035 include:
Curiosity and capacity to learn
Decision-making and problem-solving
Innovative thinking and creativity
Overall, the experts expressed some optimism: 61% expect the change related to the evolution of humans and AI systems will be either “deep and meaningful” or “fundamental and revolutionary.
