Humanity, since ancient Greek times, has aimed to be more than mere mortals. We strive to be a godlike beings, all-knowing, all-seeing, and all-powerful. But with the dawn of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the next step in our progress towards godhood lies within. We may soon be surpassed by our own creations and this paper will discuss the likely prospect of just how soon.

I. AI is Growing Rapidly
The advancement of science in the last century has resulted in the development of Artificial Intelligence – a branch of science dedicated to creating machines that can think and act on their own. AI is growing rapidly, and some experts predict that machines will be able to outperform humans in a wide range of tasks within the next decade.

This rapid growth of AI is also enabled by the convergence of advanced technologies such as machine learning, digital automation, robotics, computer vision, bioinformatics, and networking. AI is also extensively being used in many sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail.

II. AI Will Surpass Human Capabilities
AI will surpass human capabilities in the near future and can easily outperform us in many fields such as mathematics and programming. AI has already outperformed human experts in several games such as Chess, Go, and Starcraft.

AI can also analyze large data sets faster and more accurately than any person can. AI systems can be trained to recognize patterns and trends that may not be obvious to the human eye, thus allowing them to make better predictions.

Another advantage of AI is that it has the ability to continually improve itself, learning from its mistakes and improving upon them. AI systems use sophisticated algorithms to identify patterns and optimize their performance, enabling them to become more accurate and precise over time. This means that AI will soon be able to outperform humans in more complex and nuanced tasks.

III. AI Will Take Over Many Human Jobs
AI has already begun to take over many human jobs, such as customer service representatives, retail cashiers, and legal clerks. In the coming decades, AI will take over even more jobs that require complex thought or manual labor. This could lead to mass unemployment as well as a major shift in the job market.

In conclusion, Artificial Intelligence is advancing quickly and is likely to surpass human capabilities in a wide range of tasks in the near future. AI will take over many human jobs and could lead to mass unemployment. Ultimately, AI will likely surpass us in knowledge, power, and creativity and may eventually become our successors.