Considering the collaborative merits of "hybrid intelligence" ("H.I.")
- sciart0
- Mar 12
- 1 min read
Excerpt: "Hybrid intelligence combines the best of AI and humans, leading to more sustainable, creative, and trustworthy results, writes visiting scholar Cornelia Walther.
... Imagine a neurosurgeon who faces a complex, high-risk brain surgery. Despite years of experience, the case presents unpredictable variables. Instead of relying solely on intuition, she turns to an AI-powered surgical assistant, which analyzes millions of similar cases in seconds, predicting complications and suggesting the most precise approach. As she operates, her expertise guides the procedure while the AI continuously adjusts recommendations in real time based on the patient’s vitals. When an unexpected complication arises, the AI flags an anomaly milliseconds before human detection, allowing the surgeon to act instantly and save the patient’s life.
The AI extended the human’s capabilities without replacing her judgment. This is hybrid intelligence (HI) in action — natural and artificial intelligence working together, amplifying strengths, compensating for weaknesses, and achieving what neither could alone."