Artificial intelligence as a phenomenon of modern social development (sociological aspect)

Background. The rapid development of computer technologies, including artificial intelli gence, which has significant potential, is currently an obvious fact. However, in the context of social and ethical-legal uncertainty, these technologies pose new challenges and raise important ethical is sues related to the future of human society and its prospects for further development. This article ana lyzes artificial intelligence as a phenomenon characteristic of the current level of information technol ogy development. It examines the priority areas where artificial intelligence is successfully applied. The article also provides an analysis of the main limitations associated with the use of these technolo gies. The purpose of this study is to examine the current state of development of artificial intelligence technologies and their application in various fields. Materials and methods. To achieve this goal, a secondary analysis of the situation in areas related to artificial intelligence technologies was conduct ed. The results of Russian Public Opinion Research Centre (VCIOM) studies, the annual Ipsos AI Monitor report by Ipsos Comcon, and a number of expert opinions were analyzed. Analytical, classifi cation, and systemic approaches were used as theoretical methods. Results. The key features, ad vantages, and risks of using AI technologies in professional activities and people's daily lives have been identified. There is a mixed attitude towards artificial intelligence due to a lack of knowledge about it and other factors. Conclusions. The possibilities of artificial intelligence are attracting the in terest of both specialists in many fields and ordinary Internet users. However, only a competent ap proach to the use of these technologies will contribute to their further spread and improvement, pro vided that sufficient levels of control are ensured.