THE FUTURE OF HUMANS AND MACHINES: COMPETITION OR COOPERATION

Abstract

The article examines the interaction between humans and artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of the future of civilization. It analyzes two opposing scenarios — competition and cooperation between humans and intelligent machines. The author explores the social, economic, and ethical consequences of automation, as well as the prospects for developing hybrid intelligence, in which human and machine abilities complement each other. The conclusion emphasizes that the future of human-AI interaction depends on responsibility, technological transparency, and society’s readiness to integrate with digital systems.