Blog #10: Age of AI

Artificial intelligence most commonly referred to as AI is a powerful tool with many benefits, but it also brings up many concerns. After watching the video, it became clear to me how much AI is starting to mimic human behavior, which made me and I couldn’t help but think about how reliant people are on AI recently. While it does make life easier, AI is commonly known to spread false or misleading information, especially if people don’t question what they’re being told and blindly follow what it says.

The video also highlights how much AI is contributing to economic inequality. Wealthy individuals and companies often have better access to AI tools which allow them to grow even richer while lower income workers are losing jobs due to this new development. This deepens the gap between the rich and the poor which was already very big, as AI counties replace jobs that many people depend on for their livelihood.

Not only is the economy being changed but education too is completely different then it used to be. AI has changed how students approach learning and many now use it to complete assignments, find answers quickly, or even write papers. While I understand as a student that this saves time, it also means students are not fully understanding material or developing essential thinking skills that hard work and studying teaches. Relying too much on AI can take away entirely from the real learning process.

Despite these major concerns, there are also positive aspects to AI I don’t want to leave unrecognized. AI has the ability to store and process large amounts of data, assist with scheduling, and make life more organized and efficient. AI tools can also support productivity, help people stay on track, and even assist in areas like mental health.

However tracing back to the issues, one major concern is privacy. AI systems often collect user data and many worry about how their personal information is being used or shared. These concerns show the importance of ethical guidelines and transparency in AI development.

Overall, AI can be incredibly helpful when used responsibly and in moderation, just like most things in life. It’s important to understand both the advantages and the risks and as AI continues to grow, we need to think critically about how it’s being used, who is actually benefiting in the long run, and how to protect people’s privacy and livelihoods. Awareness and thoughtfulness have both been common themes in our class when it comes to tech and they are key to making sure AI is a tool that supports society, not one that harms it.