Strategic Futures Studies

Strategic Futures Studies

Future Scenarios of the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Various Aspects of Human Life

Document Type : Original Article

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PhD in Futures Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran
Abstract
The present article examines the perspectives related to artificial intelligence and its impact on human life. The research design adopts a mixed qualitative approach. The collection phase includes a systematic review of literature, interviews, and case studies. In this regard, an extensive literature review of scientific articles, industry reports, and conference papers was initially conducted. Following this, interviews were carried out with specialists in the field of artificial intelligence, including researchers, policymakers, and business owners from various industries. Additionally, the data analysis involved thematic analysis based on the interviews and literature review. The findings of this research are summarized in the form of scenarios of the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of human life, categorized through the lens of value-based desirability (positive) and undesirability (negative). Moreover, issues and topics with ambiguity in direction or final outcomes are included under uncertain scenarios in this article.
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  • Receive Date 12 November 2023
  • Revise Date 23 December 2023
  • Accept Date 15 February 2024