Bonus Edition: Waves of AI

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I'm thrilled we've hit 1,500+ subscribers on Trend Hacker - Future Stories! To celebrate, I'm sharing a "Bonus Edition" featuring early stories exploring AI's three development waves:

1. Awareness and the start of a new age (today - 2025)
2. New complex business creation (until 2028)
3. Widespread implications (until 2033)

Join Lena, Clarke, and William on this journey through AI's evolution. I hope these narratives deepen your grasp of AI's profound, ongoing impact on our world. Enjoy!

Lena, Berlin - 1st?Wave

"As a bakery worker, I worry that AI will take away my job, but I'm also curious how it can help manage waste and inventory. In addition, I hope it doesn't widen the gap between social classes."

During the initial phase of AI development, Lena awakens in her snug yet unpretentious apartment, nestled within a vibrant neighborhood. As she rubs her eyes, the familiar din of lively streets outside signals the city’s awakening. Lena, her partner, and their two children create a tight-knit family haven in this dynamic world.

While preparing for the day ahead, Lena ponders how AI’s expanding presence reshapes her existence and society. Employed at a neighborhood bakery, she directly experiences the adoption of AI-enabled inventory and waste management systems. Before this technological shift, Lena performed numerous manual tasks at her workplace. However, as AI assumes some of these responsibilities, she redirects her energy toward enhancing customer interactions and refining her baking artistry.

Initially, Lena harbors intense concerns about potential job losses resulting from AI, particularly when news outlets forecast dramatic employment reductions. This worry strains her mentally, as she dreads her children encountering the financial hardships she faced in her youth. Yet, paradoxically, AI therapists guide her through this challenging period.

Seeking to supplement her income, Lena launches a bakery recipe blog on Substack, enabling more intimate self-expression. She heavily depends on AI instruments to propose distinctive recipes for her to modify and chronicle her experiences. Lena also employs a personal author and branding companions for her wiring tasks, accelerating the expansion of her audience and even introduces these innovative recipes at her workplace, featuring “Bizarre and Delectable AI Creations,” which garners her admiration far beyond her city for her imaginative approach and enthusiastic AI adoption.

As Lena thrives in her professional and blogging pursuits, her persona undergoes a metamorphosis. She welcomes AI’s potential and adjusts her daily routine to accommodate her burgeoning passion for writing and experimenting with AI-generated recipes. Lena rises earlier to study and design her blog content, reserving evenings and weekends for family time.

Her outlook on the future also evolves as she observes AI’s benefits in her and those of others. Lena grows optimistic, self-assured, adaptable, and visionary, acknowledging AI’s potential challenges and novel personal and professional development opportunities. Committed to staying informed about AI advancements and ethical considerations, Lena ensures she contributes to a more equitable future for her entire community. Her experiences instill in her the significance of adaptability, resilience, and a growth mindset within an ever-changing world propelled by AI.

Clarke, S?o Paulo - 2nd Wave

"As an AI entrepreneur, I see its potential to enhance security and convenience, but I'm concerned about over-reliance, privacy, and societal unrest due to inequality."

Clarke stirs awake in his luxurious S?o Paulo penthouse as the curtains automatically draw back, revealing the breathtaking panorama of the bustling Brazilian metropolis. His AI assistant greets him warmly, “Bom dia, Clarke! Today’s weather is perfect for your morning run.” This greeting leaves Clarke bemused, as his cochlear implants were recently upgraded with AI assistance. A 42-year-old entrepreneur and founder of an AI-based security solutions company, Clarke has called S?o Paulo home for over 15 years after relocating from Rio de Janeiro.

Jogging through the city’s Ibirapuera Park, Clarke marvels at S?o Paulo’s amalgamation of contrasting architectural styles and its vibrant, diverse inhabitants. The benefits of AI-driven technology can be seen citywide, from streamlined public transportation systems to AI-powered environmental monitoring. Clarke’s computer science background and software engineering career have led him to create a flourishing AI-based security solutions company, addressing the city’s significant crime and security challenges. His company provides AI security companions and crime simulations, with Clarke’s AI-driven security systems in high demand.

Currently, he is working on a video mass stream analysis incorporating a new generation of sentient analysis. However, these cutting-edge developments come at a cost, inciting riots in front of his business buildings. People are apprehensive that active discrimination will resurface, as everyone is familiar with stories of the partial first-generation crime solutions implemented without ethical oversight. Addressing privacy concerns while delivering practical solutions is a challenge Clarke faces. The ethical aspect is particularly crucial. Clarke embraces it as a personal mission to contribute to ethical AI development, even if it means clashing with some financial stakeholders of his company.

Clarke also maintains close ties with his parents. Recently, he transitioned their elderly care to a facility with more integrated AI offerings, ranging from personalized medication and activity reminders to cutting-edge synthetic-human nursing solutions, where AI and sentient robotics, guided by human professionals, help address the growing shortage of healthcare workers.

Clarke dedicates long hours at work as his company’s CEO, cultivating a professional yet approachable relationship with his employees. He heavily invested in their well-being during the first AI wave to alleviate their mental burden and increase specialization in the face of AI compensations and automation. During weekends or vacations, he socializes with friends and business associates at exclusive clubs, events, or restaurants.

William - Detroit, 3rd?Wave

"As a warehouse worker in the 3rd?wave of AI, I worry about my job being replaced by robots. I'm also concerned about privacy, the growing digital divide, and potential misuse of AI technology."

William awakens in his modest apartment in a working-class neighborhood of Detroit, North America, amidst the 3rd?Wave of AI. He rubs his eyes and tunes in to the familiar din of his two daughters, laughing and playfully bickering in their shared room.

As he readies himself for the day, 35-year-old William, a warehouse worker and father of two contemplates how the burgeoning influence of AI has not only transformed his life but also shaped the society around him. Working at a local warehouse, he oversees AI-driven automation and robotics, witnessing their steady rise in prevalence each day.

Before the AI wave, William held various roles within the warehouse, from manual labor to inventory management. However, as AI integrates more deeply, he notices some colleagues losing their jobs to automation, fueling his concerns about job security. Consequently, William contemplates pursuing vocational training in a field less susceptible to AI advancements to protect his future.

In the 3rd?Wave of AI, William faces challenges such as job security, limited access to AI-driven education and resources, and financial struggles. Nevertheless, he recognizes AI’s potential benefits, including enhanced efficiency and convenience in daily life.

Gradually, William embraces AI-driven services and tools for work, communication, and leisure, adapting to the rapidly changing world. For example, he relies on AI assistants for schedule management and family income budgeting.

Insurance companies have begun offering different plans with AI services and without. Those with AI services receive more personalized medicine and access to platforms like “Patients Like Me.” Unfortunately, William cannot afford this AI service insurance. Still, he desperately needs it as his daughter suffers from constant inflammations that nobody can explain. He hopes the AI services could help diagnose her condition and provide appropriate treatment.

William’s social life evolves as AI reshapes how people connect and interact. He socializes with friends and coworkers through virtual spaces, augmented reality gatherings, and AI-driven social platforms. However, he remains committed to spending quality time with his family, exploring AI-enhanced experiences like virtual reality parks and AI-curated community events.

Resilient and resourceful, William confronts his concerns about AI’s potential adverse effects head-on. He actively pursues opportunities to adapt to the changes and strives to provide a better future for his family. By staying informed about AI advancements and navigating the ethical implications of AI on society, William aims to contribute to a more equitable future for everyone in his community. Despite his financial challenges and unexplained health issues, William remains determined to find a solution that will improve his quality of life and secure a stable future for his family.

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