Since the advent of computers, many words that I used to write by hand can no longer be written.
Since the advent of the Internet, I have tried to retrieve information from my memory but surprisingly can't remember.
Since the advent of GPT, I can't remember the syntax of programming.
The rapid development of high technology has greatly reduced my memory. The memory cache in my brain has become smaller and more cache is stored in computers and networks. Does this mean that our next generation only needs the memory of fish?
I don't think so.
As consumers, the development of high technology has indeed made our lives more convenient, allowing us to access information (text, audio, video) from thousands of miles away; as producers, the more advanced technology becomes, the more we need our memory. For example, with AI-generated images, if we can't clearly explain what we want to draw, we won't achieve the desired result. To clearly explain what to draw, it requires imagination on one hand and a sufficient background knowledge of drawing on the other. Without enough memory, it is impossible to efficiently create a good image. Similarly, to get the desired answers from GPT, it is necessary to clearly express what we need, and the process of creating something out of nothing is still our task.
Therefore, AI cannot replace humans temporarily, but it can be a powerful tool for us. More importantly, to use this tool effectively, we need a stronger memory. Having a broad knowledge and strong memory is still an essential skill for producers in this era.