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Submission declined on 4 January 2025 by Theroadislong (talk).

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Comment: This is a valid theoretical article as a narrow subtopic of Human-computer interaction. This iteration of the article is extremely essaylike, completely unsupported by it's sources and is pushing a khichdi of completely unrelated concepts trying to create a narrative where there isn't one. Sohom (talk) 09:42, 5 January 2025 (UTC)

Comment: largely unreferenced and still reads like an essay. Theroadislong (talk) 16:01, 4 January 2025 (UTC)

Human-AI Interlace is a concept describing the technological, physical, and psychological integration of humans and artificial intelligence (AI). It refers to the interaction between human nature and AI capabilities, forming a symbiotic relationship that influences mutual development. The term examines AI's current impact on human life and potential future advancements through technologies such as cyborg implants, brain-computer interfaces, and synthetic biology.

Technological Integration

The technological foundation of Human-AI Interlace includes cyborg technologies, synthetic biology, and digital integration. These areas highlight pathways for increasing connectivity between humans and AI systems.

Digital Integration

Digital integration encompasses smart devices and systems that facilitate human interaction with AI. Personal digital assistants and wearable technologies, such as advanced health monitors, demonstrate AI's role in supporting human needs. Smart clothing and Internet of Things (IoT) devices create interconnected environments, enabling new forms of interaction and data exchange.

Cyborg Technologies

Cyborg technologies focus on merging biological and mechanical systems. Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs), such as those developed by Neuralink, establish communication between the brain and external devices. Applications include controlling prosthetics, assisting paralyzed individuals, and enhancing cognitive functions. Robotic augmentations and sensory enhancements highlight the potential for physical and cognitive improvements through AI integration.

Synthetic Biology

Synthetic biology applies AI algorithms to design and modify biological systems. AI-powered genetic engineering, including CRISPR, supports advancements in disease prevention and enhancement of physical and cognitive abilities. Developments such as designer organs combine biological and synthetic components, offering advanced monitoring and diagnostic capabilities.

Societal and Ethical implications

Human-AI Interlace raises societal and ethical concerns regarding identity, equality, and autonomy. Critics, such as Francis Fukuyama, highlight the risk of social inequality resulting from disparities in access to enhancement technologies. Concerns about privacy, data security, and human agency have also been raised..^[1].

The integration of AI with human biology introduces debates about human identity and free will. Scholars like Yuval Noah Harari suggest that reliance on AI decision-making could lead to algorithmic governance, potentially undermining human autonomy^[2]. Access to AI-driven enhancements may further widen socioeconomic divides.

Evolutionary and Existential Implications

Post-humanists such as Hans Moravec and Ray Kurzweil view Human-AI Interlace as a step toward technologically directed evolution. This perspective suggests that advancements in AI could accelerate human evolution, creating hybrid beings with enhanced intelligence and resilience. Proponents argue that this process allows humans to bypass natural selection, enabling intentional modifications to biological and technological systems.

In 2024, researchers at the University of Chicago explored the evolutionary impact of AI, predicting incremental changes in human evolution, including brain size reduction, altered attention spans, personality shifts, and social behavior influenced by AI-driven intimacy and mating dynamics^[3].

History of the Concept

The concept of AI-driven human evolution has historical roots. Hans Moravec introduced the idea of machines inheriting human culture in 1979^[4]. Moreover, in his 1988 book, "Mind Children," Moravec predicted the rise of an artificial species^[5]. Ray Kurzweil also discussed the merging of humans and machines in interviews and publications, describing the integration of technology into human biology^[6]

Pedro Uria-Recio's 2024 book, "How AI Will Shape Our Future," introduces the concept of Human-AI Interlace as a progressive and bidirectional relationship between humans and AI. This framework involves both technological and biological modifications, envisioning outcomes that include economic and social transformations, as well as evolutionary cycles, potentially leading to hybrid species^[7]

References

^ Francis Fukuyama (2002-04-17). Our Posthuman Future. Internet Archive. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. ISBN 978-0-374-23643-4.
^ Harari, Yuval Noah (2026). Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow. Harvill Secker. ISBN 978-191-070-187-4.
^ Brooks, Robert C. (December 2024). "How Might Artificial Intelligence Influence Human Evolution?". The Quarterly Review of Biology. 99 (4): 201–229. doi:10.1086/733290. ISSN 0033-5770.
^ Moravec, Hans (1979). "Today's Computers, Intelligent Machines and Our Future". Analog. 99 (2): 59–84.
^ Moravec, Hans (September 1988). Mind children: the future of robot and human intelligence. USA: Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0-674-57616-2.
^ "the Playboy interview. « the Kurzweil Library + collections". www.pressandappearances.com. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
^ Uria-Recio, Pedro (2024). How AI Will Shape Our Future (2 ed.). Chicago: Pedro URIA-RECIO (published 11-06-2024). p. 239. ISBN 978-0975650578. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |publication-date= (help)

[1] Francis Fukuyama (2002-04-17). Our Posthuman Future. Internet Archive. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. ISBN 978-0-374-23643-4.

[2] Harari, Yuval Noah (2026). Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow. Harvill Secker. ISBN 978-191-070-187-4.

[3] Brooks, Robert C. (December 2024). "How Might Artificial Intelligence Influence Human Evolution?". The Quarterly Review of Biology. 99 (4): 201–229. doi:10.1086/733290. ISSN 0033-5770.

[4] Moravec, Hans (1979). "Today's Computers, Intelligent Machines and Our Future". Analog. 99 (2): 59–84.

[5] Moravec, Hans (September 1988). Mind children: the future of robot and human intelligence. USA: Harvard University Press. ISBN 978-0-674-57616-2.

[6] "the Playboy interview. « the Kurzweil Library + collections". www.pressandappearances.com. Retrieved 2025-01-04.

[7] Uria-Recio, Pedro (2024). How AI Will Shape Our Future (2 ed.). Chicago: Pedro URIA-RECIO (published 11-06-2024). p. 239. ISBN 978-0975650578. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |publication-date= (help)

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