In today's world, AI is anything that makes our lives easier and more enjoyable. It is technology that simplifies tasks and helps make us more efficient and organized. Applications like Microsoft's Cortana, Apple's Siri, and Google's Assistant are examples of how we use AI technology today. It relies on our interactions and inputs to guide an outcome. Other technology such as Rhoomba and Self driving cars are other examples of advancements made in AI technology, however because it is still guided by our inputs, the technology is still not self reliant or self aware.
As we move forward with developing this technology are we taking the proper precautions? Currently AI exists in our every day life as something that provides hands free assistance and guidance. As we journey further and develop more advanced AI technologies which begin to take over normal everyday functions and tasks such as driving our car, controlling our house and and resources, and even begin incorporating it in more free will autonomous robots, have we built in safe guards that ensure we can still maintain overall control? Im not saying the world will end up in a full terminator type scenario, but what if?
The use of technology and advancements in AI could lead to inventing revolutionary new technologies, such a super intelligence which might help us eradicate war, disease, and poverty. The thought is that as AI evolves, smarter systems will be developed which could potentially lead to limitless self-improvement that would leave human intellect far behind. Technology and machines would grow smarter, faster, without the same limitations that humans have - limitations such as fatigue, capability, and capacity.
Does this mean that we as humans, would eventually be giving up control? Over the next decade, it’s entirely possible that entire business divisions will be run by AI programmers with minimal human oversight. Many of the daily tasks we try to avoid or even those we find tedious could be easily handled by technology developed through AI research. Those tasks and jobs we don't feel like doing or don't want to do would be cared for without any complaints so we could focus on doing things that we really want to do. What is the price for such freedom?
Do you trust that AI will make our lives better? As of today, AI is governed by a number of algorithms and codes of logic. Decisions and outcomes are determined by a series of inputs and unlike humans does not take into consideration any form of emotional thought. Some argue that in some cases this may be better, but in certain situations it may not be.
Because I love technology and innovation, I'm excited to see where these advancements take us. I am cautious however, because like all things created by humans, there is the potential for side affects or the ability for it to be used for bad.
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