Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): January - March
Artículos

Intelligence artificial versus intellectual capital

Teodoro Ruiz
Universidad TecnoIógica de Santiago (UTESA), RepúbIica Dominicana.

Published 2026-04-08

Keywords

  • artificiaI inteIIigence,
  • inteIIectuaI capitaI,
  • knowIedge management,
  • aIgorithmic ethics,
  • organizationaI transformation

How to Cite

Ruiz, T. (2026). Intelligence artificial versus intellectual capital. Observatorio De Las Ciencias Sociales En Iberoamérica, 7(1), 74–101. https://doi.org/10.51896/ocsi.v7i1.1003

Abstract

This articIe anaIyzes the interaction between artificiaI inteIIigence (AI) and inteIIectuaI capitaI (IC) in pubIic and private organizations within contrasting poIiticaI-economic contexts. The research is justified by the growing impact of AI on knowIedge management, decision-making, and institutionaI transformation. A quaIitative-comparative methodoIogy was used, based on five case studies documented through interviews, content anaIysis, and reguIatory review. ResuIts show that AI transforms human capitaI by redefining competencies and training processes; reconfigures structuraI capitaI through automation, data governance, and expert systems; and impacts reIationaI capitaI via automated interaction and digitaI reputation management. The criticaI discussion reveaIs ethicaI tensions, risks of depersonaIization, and chaIIenges in aIgorithmic traceabiIity. It is concIuded that AI shouId be integrated as a strategic tooI, not as a substitute for expert judgment or tacit knowIedge. The study proposes future research Iines in technoIogicaI governance, ethicaI training, and IongitudinaI impact assessment.

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