Current technological advancement is characterized by its accelerated pace. In recent years, we have witnessed how artificial intelligence and robotics have expanded their influence in various aspects of life. In the academic field, from high school students to those pursuing doctoral studies, they have begun to use the new tools offered by artificial intelligence in the preparation of their work. Likewise, both technicians and professionals have adopted automation techniques that allow the manufacturing of products in less time or with higher quality.
This is how the inevitable march of technology is already having tangible effects on social reality, demonstrating its remarkable capacity to adapt to the paradigms of this new era of advances. Although this is not the first time in history that humanity has witnessed such developments, we may find ourselves at the epicenter of a technological revolution of unprecedented speed. The pace of the transformations caused by the invention of the wheel cannot be compared with that of the industrial revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries, nor can they be compared with the current era of digitalization, the Internet of Things and the integration of Industry 4.0.
Perhaps for this reason, in addition to the enthusiasm it generates, it is imperative to adopt a critical approach that allows us to understand and address the implications of this new technological revolution. This is essential to counteract the possible biases of its creators and reduce the negative impacts it could have on vulnerable groups. AI data, algorithms, and training systems often reinforce harmful stereotypes about marginalized communities. Furthermore, the risk of automation in routine tasks, while affecting several sectors, disproportionately hits older women with basic educational levels who perform jobs that require more limited skills.