In the Age of AI

Living in the age of AI is exciting but frightening. It has become such a prominent part of daily routines and everyday living that it almost feels hard to remember what it was like without it. It has become a game-changer in many fields, such as business, healthcare, and education. After watching In the Age of AI, I realized just how powerful AI had become. 

I was struck to see the benefits AI has in medicine. It allows doctors to be able to identify problems in scans that could go unnoticed or, by processing huge amounts of data that support cancer research. In addition to that, it has a positive impact on social media and public relations by assisting in streamlining marketing or consumer analysis. This, in turn, revolutionizes how the business market succeeds. The potential benefits of AI are incredible; this is just the beginning. 

However, where there is light, there is always dark. Major concerns arise around AI and privacy. Its ability to collect mass amounts of individual data from social media, browsing history, and online purchases poses a real threat to privacy among individuals. Massive corporations and governments can gather this data, which raises ethical concerns. A specific example from the documentary is China using AI to monitor civilians, tracking their movements and using facial ID. 

AI can reform our world for the better or for the worse. What scares me the most is the unethical potential it has in the wrong hands, but for now, I trust it will be used for good as long as we continue to educate and take precautions towards the implications.