We have seen a scary future in science fiction movies where Artificial intelligence runs the world. In ”The Terminator to The Matrix” movie robots rise and humans lose control. However, that has not happened yet and it is not a reality. AI is indeed real and very powerful to replace human brains and it is going to change the whole world.
AI has become one of the most trending technologies at the moment and you are using AI daily without realizing it such as voice assistants like Siri and Alexa, self-driving cars, and even the botchats that you use for online chat.
From Assistants to Game-Changers
Initially, AI used to help us solve small tasks like correcting spelling mistakes, solving simple questions or recommending movies, but for the time being, it can do more than that, such as creating art, finding harmful symptoms in scans and even helping scientists by ChatGPT, DALLE and AlphaFold, these are not just helpers, they are leading the path in technology.
We are living in a sophisticated era where machines can learn new things, improve and create anything on their own rather than just following the rules.
How AI Is Taking Over (Quietly)
AI entered our lives silently and now we are using it everywhere.
- In business- AI writes official reports, giving predictions about sales, and progress in executing and approaching customers within a few minutes.
- In Medical Care- AI finds symptoms of harmful bacteria in the early stage, helps with operations, and even solves problems of people struggling with mental illness.
- In entertainment- AI can create playlists of music in which we have an interest, write movie scripts, design games, and advise what we should watch or listen to in any particular situation.
- In schools- AI provides customised help to students, marks work, and assists teachers to teach in better ways.
Jobs, Ethics and the Big Questions
Most individuals are concerned about their jobs as they think if machines will do their work in better ways then how they can survive.
AI also brings up big crucial questions-
- In case AI makes a mistake, who gets blamed?
- Is it possible to control AI to stop being unfair?
- Is it ok to let machines make important decisions?
The AI Race Across the Globe
Several large countries and tech companies are trying hard to generate the most powerful AI machines. Because AI is going to be stronger than money, business and even national defence.
The United States, China and Europe are investing billions in order to lead AI. However, without clear rules, AI will grow faster than our capacity to handle it.
Is it right to Be Worried?
Some individuals are hoping and believing that AI will solve large issues such as diseases and climate change. However, the rest of the people are concerned that a few established companies and governments will lead AI in a more powerful way.
Professionals suggest that we should not stop using AI for our benefit, but before that, it should be guided properly. To make sure, AI helps everyone instead of helping only a few, we need to make clear rules with fairness and teamwork.
Final Thought- The Future Is Now
The AI world is no longer a dream or a scary movie but it is a reality. While robots and machines are getting smarter, faster and more independent day by day still they don’t overtake them.
The progress in digital and automatic machines is improving. However, the main question is- whether it will be possible for humans to choose to live in a world where machines use their thinking.
