Collective and artificial intelligence

Abstract

Introduction. Modern technologies make it possible to embody the concept of collective intelligence, which previously existed rather metaphorically. The purpose of this work is to analyze the active use of collective and artificial intelligence in the modern world, and the possibilities of their interaction.Materials and Methods. The paper analyzes the main trends that exist today in the development of collective and artificial intelligence, presents a phenomenological analysis of individual examples. Based on the historical and dialectical methods, the main options for the manifestation of collective intelligence through technology, and the role of artificial intelligence in interacting with collective intelligence are identified.Results. In a broad sense, collective intelligence means all the results of intellectual work accumulated by humanity, in a narrow sense, it means the ability of many people to collaborate intellectually through digital technologies, allowing joint efforts to accumulate databases, collect information about problems, solve scientific and social issues (civil science, crowdsourcing, civil participation, e-government, etc.). The development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology today relies on the results of collective intellectual activity: it learns from human-made intellectual products, many systems improve through direct interaction with people, or use data from sensors or social networks, based on which AI can create a picture of natural disasters or predict crime.Discussion and Conclusions. In one case, collective intellectual effort serves as data for decision-making AI systems, in another, citizens play an active role, and technological solutions can help optimize decision making. These two directions, which could be called passive and active collective intelligence, demonstrate the development potential of the modern infosphere, leaving open the question of whether collective intelligence will serve as an expression of the will of mankind or a resource for its technical management.