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symbiosis

symbiosis

1 5.5
A close working relationship between people and machines that helps both
  • noun
  • /ˌsɪm.biˈoʊ.sɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : simbiotismo
  • Humans and computers united in a perfect symbiosis that featured not just knowledge retrieval and automated alerts and prompts, but also a semblance of artificial intelligence systems that could anticipate, interpret, reason, and advise (22).

Gladstone, the CEO running the the Hegemony, an end to symbiosis between AI and humankind by destroying humankind, obviously.

Examples

  • In modern workplaces, human-machine symbiosis enhances productivity by allowing technology and employees to support each other's strengths.

  • The concept of symbiosis between humans and AI has led to advancements in fields like healthcare and education.

  • It's a perfect symbiosis, not human or AI, but something new.

    Atlas (2024)

  • And I agree that Apple does not look for this type of symbiosis.

    Blog text (22)

  • That's what the man machine symbiosis was about.

  • The Harvard Business School was an outstanding example of the symbiosis between the business and academic worlds.

    Academic text (2001)

  • From programmable microbes to human-machine symbiosis, biological technologies are expanding our definition of technology and redefining how we interact with and use biology.

    Academic text (2017)

  • As we develop new technologies, fostering a symbiosis with intelligent systems will be crucial for our collective growth.

Synonyms

synergy
vssymbiosis
  • Specialized
23 6.6

People or groups working together produce a result greater than each alone

highlights close integration where each side augments the other's abilities

How Integrated

integration
47 4.0
symbiosis
  • Specialized
1 5.5
collaboration
150 4.0
interaction
259 3.5

Surface Forms

symbiosis singular
symbioses plural

Morphology

symbiosis = sym + bio + sis

This extended AI/technology sense is metaphorical, but the form itself remains a learned Greek-based term that is not transparently analyzable for an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Symbiosis comes from Greek parts sym- meaning 'together' and bios meaning 'life', so it literally means 'living together'. So, in technology, symbiosis describes humans and machines working closely together and helping each other to do more than they could alone.