Confucianism Meets AI: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Tech Harmony

As artificial intelligence reshapes our world, an unlikely hero emerges from ancient philosophy: Confucianism. The 2,500-year-old concept of 'he' (harmony) is getting a 21st-century glow-up, offering fresh solutions to AI-era challenges like data ethics and global tensions.

Tech philosopher Wang Jian argues that humanity’s endless data streams could become our new 'digital natural resource' – if we approach them with Confucian balance. 'Instead of fearing data domination, we need to build mutual respect,' he says, comparing it to traditional Chinese agricultural practices that worked with nature rather than against it.

The 'he' approach could help:

• Redefine data as shared wealth rather than corporate property
• Create ethical frameworks for AI development
• Address tech-driven inequality through cooperative models

With global AI investment hitting $300B+ in 2024, Wang’s vision offers a crucial counterbalance: 'True progress happens when Byte meets Benevolence.' Could this fusion of silicon and sage wisdom write the next chapter of human-tech coexistence?

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