1. The Reason for Being of AiForHuman.org
The vast majority of artificial intelligence systems that reach the market have been designed to replace humans in their functions. From AiForHuman.org we want to promote on a global scale the creation of Artificial Intelligence that is designed from the beginning to train and empower people in their world, not to replace them.
Our goal: for every substitution AI that is made, at least one more human empowerment AI is made that helps us COMPETE against autonomous AI systems during the technological revolution in which we are immersed.
2. What Problem Does It Want to Solve?
2.1. The Central Problem: Unprecedented Speed
Too rapid absorption of all this technology could result in a drastic and massive substitution of people in their jobs, leaving overnight an entire generation of workers obsolete for employment in new companies, but still too young to retire.
This would produce extreme social tension on a labor fabric already incapable of reabsorbing such a large number of workers as all traditional sectors find themselves at the same time in the same process of labor force substitution.
2.2. Our Approach: Conscious Technology, Not Technophobia
We are not an association fearful of Technology. Among us are engineers, philosophers, economists, sociologists, psychologists, or entrepreneurs. But also a multitude of artificial intelligence or robotics engineers and most of us are convinced that in the medium term society is heading towards a better future.
But also that, in the short term, if tools are not developed that empower humans to help them compete with the substitution proposals that the market presents every day, we could unconsciously generate the greatest social problem ever seen in the history of humanity.
2.3. How Long Will It Take to Arrive?
What used to be predictions is now measurable reality. According to the latest studies:
| Metric | Impact |
|---|---|
| Global jobs affected (next decade) | Up to 400 million (25% of global workforce) |
| US jobs at automation risk | 20+ million complete or partial |
| Key difference | Transformation occurring simultaneously across all sectors |
2.4. Automation is Already Here: Current Examples
Automation has ceased to be experimental to become operational reality today:
- Automated retail: Amazon Fresh has 50+ cashierless stores; Walmart has 200+ autonomous delivery locations
- Autonomous transport: San Francisco, Phoenix, Austin operate 24-hour robotaxi fleets; China has 1000+ commercial autonomous vehicles
- Maritime logistics: Norway operates the world's first commercial autonomous cargo ship; Singapore automated 80% of port operations
- Smart agriculture: 60% of new Japanese farms use autonomous tractors (85% productivity increase, 70% labor cost reduction)
- Professional services: Allen & Overy reduced contract analysis time by 90% using AI; South Korean hospitals use autonomous surgical robots
- Automated catering: 500+ fully robotic restaurants globally, expanding to 5000 by 2025
2.5. Why Some Deny the Problem and Why They're Wrong
Many voices argue that job losses will be offset by new tech sector jobs. The problem with their reasoning: they focus on the wrong variable.
The DANGER is not in the number of jobs eliminated vs created, but in the SPEED at which this change could occur. For the first time in history, a technologically disruptive transition could happen in a period much shorter than one generation—leaving workers without time to retrain.
2.6. The Official Figures
| Source | Projection |
|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor | 25+ million jobs at direct automation risk by 2030 |
| World Economic Forum | 50% of companies expect automation to reduce workforce by 2027 |
| Timeline | Major impact expected in the next 3-5 years |
2.7. The Decisive Moment: What Do We Choose?
Current automation does not discriminate by educational level. Lawyers, doctors, architects and programmers also face displacement by AI. This is our defining moment as a civilization.
We have only two possibilities:
- Do nothing — and risk a social explosion leaving the most vulnerable permanently displaced
- Take coordinated action — Governments, Universities, Business Associations and Experts unite to build a Master Plan for civilized transition
3. What Solutions Does the Association Propose?
3.1. Strategy: Balance AI Development
This is not about good vs bad, nor do we think we can stop technological change. Our proposal: the global effort in AI development should be distributed equitably between:
- Human empowerment AI — Tools that enhance human capabilities
- Substitution AI — Autonomous systems (currently the focus of most development)
3.2. Concrete Objective: Gain Time for a Dignified Transition
Our mission is pragmatic and temporal. We do not seek to stop technological progress, but to moderate it enough to allow dignified human adaptation. The goal is to develop AI tools that:
- Enhance unique human strengths (creativity, empathy, ethical judgment)
- Compensate for our natural limitations (calculation, memory, processing speed)
- Allow current workers to remain competitive for 15-20 more years
This timeframe would give the current generation time to adapt, retrain or retire naturally, avoiding the massive social crisis that threatens with too abrupt a transition.
4. Join Us
4.1. Who Can Join Us?
Anyone committed to a conscious and human technological future. We seek:
- Technology professionals: AI engineers, robotics, software, systems
- Humanities experts: Sociologists, philosophers, lawyers, psychologists
- Educational leaders: Teachers, researchers, trainers
- Professionals from any sector who understand the urgency of the moment
We especially need those who have experience and perspective. This generation has the historical responsibility to ensure that the next does not inherit a bleeding social crisis.
5. How Can You Participate?
5.1. Amplify the Message
Become a consciousness multiplier. Share this vision in your professional community through conferences, informal talks or presentations. Document your interventions on video and share them with us.
5.2. Create Global Echo
Every share counts. Use your social networks to spread content from other members and official messages from AiForHuman.org. Your personal credibility in your network is invaluable.
5.3. Reform Education for the Future
Design tomorrow's curriculum. Present concrete proposals to update educational plans at all levels. We take your ideas directly to educational and governmental institutions.
5.4. Training for Transition
Design professional adaptation routes. Develop training programs that transform "threatened" workers into "prepared" collaborators of intelligent systems.
5.5. Innovate Human Empowerment AI
Invent the tools that will keep us relevant. For every substitution AI you observe in the market, design a counter-proposal of empowerment AI that allows humans to compete effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AiForHuman.org?
AiForHuman.org is an international association promoting the development of AI systems designed to empower and enhance human capabilities rather than replace humans in their roles. We advocate that for every AI system designed to substitute humans, at least one AI system should be created to empower humans.
How many jobs could be affected by AI automation?
According to the latest studies, up to 400 million jobs could be affected globally in the next decade, representing approximately 25% of the global workforce. The U.S. Department of Labor projects that more than 25 million jobs will be at direct risk of automation by 2030.
What makes this technological transition different from previous ones?
The key difference is SPEED. Unlike previous technological transitions that occurred over generations, this AI-driven transition could happen faster than one generation can adapt, potentially leaving millions of workers obsolete without time to retrain for emerging technological sectors.
Is AiForHuman.org against technology?
No. AiForHuman.org includes engineers, AI researchers, philosophers, economists, and entrepreneurs. We are convinced that society is heading towards a better future. Our goal is not to stop technological progress, but to moderate it enough to allow dignified human adaptation over 15-20 years.
Who can join AiForHuman.org?
Anyone committed to a conscious and human technological future can join: technology professionals, humanities experts, educational leaders, and professionals from any sector who understand the urgency of the moment.
What solutions does AiForHuman.org propose?
We propose balancing AI development between substitution and human empowerment. Our concrete objective is to gain time for a dignified transition by developing AI tools that enhance unique human strengths, compensate for natural limitations, and allow current workers to remain competitive for 15-20 more years.
About AiForHuman.org
AiForHuman.org is an international non-profit association founded in 2018, composed of engineers, AI researchers, philosophers, economists, sociologists, psychologists, educators, and entrepreneurs from around the world.
Our mission: Promote the development of AI that empowers humans rather than replacing them, ensuring a dignified technological transition over the next 15-20 years.
Contact: contact@aiforhuman.org
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