'For the first time in its history, humankind has created a being that mimics it in what constitutes its very essence: the ability to think, to create, to decide.'

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'For the first time in its history, humankind has created a being that mimics it in what constitutes its very essence: the ability to think, to create, to decide.'Generative artificial intelligence is already having tangible effects on the labor market: intensification of tasks, cognitive surrender and job losses, observes Le Monde's Marie Charrel in her column.
Editorial Staff / May 15, 2026 / 1 MIN READ

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Le Monde: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/05/15/for-the-first-time-in-its-history-humankind-has-created-a-being-that-mimics-it-in-what-constitutes-its-very-essence-the-ability-to-think-to-create-to-decide_6753472_23.html