What’s (AI)
Every invention ever made has a dark side, and we can’t deny that in today’s world the penetration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been moderate, but its impact has been significant. and it’s known to have a good, bad, and ugly side in a progress of a society.
So what’s AI? …
It’s a technology that enables machines like robots or Chatbots to learn from systematic experience, adapt to new situations, and perform tasks that require human interference, such as speech and image recognition, natural language processing, and decision-making.
China’s biggest tech firms like Baidu, Alibaba, JD.com, and NetEase, have announced their plans for ChatGPT rivals, which was first introduced in the U.S. by Open AI last November. Google also introduced its own chat AI bot. AI also join the social media space by introducing this feature to their platforms, like Meta, and Snapchat. Which in my opinion, will cause a social media shift.
The Good
AI technology has significant room to improve outcomes and efficiency in the healthcare system, the business world, and in education.
In the field of healthcare. AI is used to analyze various amounts of patient data and medical images to detect diseases earlier and more accurately than ever before.
AI is also making a significant impact on the business world. With the help of AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants, customer service has become more efficient and personalized, leading to improved customer satisfaction.
In the field of education. AI-powered tutoring systems are being used to provide personalized learning experiences for students, helping them to learn more efficiently and effectively.
A.I. like ChatGPT is the ‘most important’ innovation right now.
Bill Gates ’23
The Bad
One of the main concerns with AI is the potential loss of jobs. As AI technology advances, many tasks that were once performed by humans may be automated, leading to job displacement. This can have a significant impact on businesses that rely on certain industries for employment.
Bias and discrimination are also of main concern. AI algorithms are only as good as the data they are trained on, and if that data contains biases, the algorithm may maintain those biases. This can lead to unfair treatment of individuals or groups, such as in hiring or lending decisions.
Privacy is also a major concern. As AI systems collect and analyze huge amounts of data, there is a risk of that data can be misused or breached, which can lead to personal information being exposed or used for unethical purposes, such as identity theft.
The Ugly
There is a concern about the potential misuse of AI for terrorism purposes, such as cyber-attacks or the development of weapons. These weapons would be able to make decisions and take action on their own, without human intervention, which could lead to catastrophic consequences if they malfunction or are misused.
Moreover, the development of “deep fake” technology, can create highly realistic videos and audio that are unnoticeable from real true footage or audio. This feature has the potential to be used for vicious purposes, such as spreading disinformation or blackmail.
https://www.bruegel.org/blog-post/dark-side-artificial-intelligence-manipulation-human-behaviour
https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/Snapchat-Adds-ChatGPT-Like-Chatbot-In-App/643652/