The advancements in technology have exceeded a lot of expectations in just a short period of time. Over the past two decades, technological developments managed to shape the world in a way that only a few would expect. Today, we are witnesses of the rapid development of smartphones and internet use that ‘make life easier for everyone,’ such that we are all connected 24/7. In near future, we will live in smart cities, where everything would potentially be wireless; this way we can establish connection to people from areas where it is hard to have internet communication. Out of all the advancements, I have personally been amazed by the development of Sophia AI Robot – the first humanoid robot to hold a passport, talk to people and travel the world. Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays an important role in shaping the way we live as well as promises for future research and development. However, there are many implications from AI – controversies about safety, human existence, and many benefits and harms to the society.
In this paper, I would try to focus on analyzing some of the benefits from AI as an emerging communication technology. I will emphasize the developments of humanized robots and their role in communication between humans. Furthermore, I will try to examine the shifts of economic and political power on a global level, if any, that would happen from the implementation of AI in one’s everyday lifestyle.