At LOGIN, Ramanauskas suggests AI is evolving beyond a tool

T. Ramanauskas, a speaker at the LOGIN conference, presented a compelling view on human evolution, suggesting that individuals are never truly finished products but are perpetually shaped by their environment and experiences. He argued that global events such as wars, ecological disasters, technological advancements, and personal relationships all contribute to this ongoing transformation.

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A human is not a finished organism and is always in process and is always influenced by what is happening around: it can be war, ecological disasters, technology, falling in love, and anything else.

Ramanauskas observed emerging behavioral patterns, including a rising demand for artificial intelligence-driven therapy and a counter-trend seeking authenticity in life. He noted that this pursuit of the "real" might not manifest as increased reading but rather as a rise in book purchases, reflecting a consumerist attempt to express changing behaviors. He also pointed to a growing trend, particularly in the West and Lithuania, of "cute-ification" – adults embracing childlike desires for "cute" things, a phenomenon previously associated with Japan and children.

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We very often try to express our changing behavior in a consumerist way.

Delving into the impact of artificial intelligence, Ramanauskas described it as a dramatic force that is fundamentally altering human existence. He cautioned against viewing AI merely as a tool, like a calculator, asserting that it is evolving into something more profound, potentially a "synthetic life form." He expressed concern that humanity, caught in its busy lives, lacks the time to fully contemplate AI's implications and its effect on us.

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What makes a human human in this era? Probably some of our fallibility and imperfection.

Ramanauskas emphasized the scarcity of research on AI's societal impact and stated his goal is not to be a sociologist but to offer a human-centric perspective. He aims to highlight these ongoing changes and explore their meaning and consequences for humanity. The LOGIN conference itself is described as the largest innovation meeting in the Baltic states, attracting over 8,000 participants for its 20th edition, focusing on contemporary global issues and technological advancements.

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The growing tendency in the West, and also in Lithuania, towards what I called 'cute-ification' – adults wanting to have cute things, which was previously characteristic of strange Japan and children.