WELCOME THE CHANGE
"With the fourth industrial revolution taking off before our eyes, learning computers will drastically change our lives. More than the wheel, electricity or the Internet."
Jen Hsun Huang, head of Nvidia
https://pl.wikiquote.org/wiki/Sztuczna_inteligencja
Every change is difficult and can be scary. However, most of them are something good for us and affect our development. Sometimes they are beyond our control, and that is the case here.
Many influential people in the Tech industry talk about AI as something that changes life once and for all, but the vast majority describe concern about this stage of development. It's worth pondering how big a threat this could be and asking questions about whether it's developing in the right direction. In fact, we should even be discussing it! The question, however, is whether these doubts should not be raised on a massive scale much earlier?
AI is a mathematical equation that works on data and would not have the right to work without it. It is we, as mankind, who decided to collect them and gather them in huge quantities, in order to later teach machines to collect them for us (Machine Learning, Deep Learning). Before that, we should have already begun to discuss whether this is definitely the right direction. But data is often the most important business value, so it will be hard to stop now. And the natural direction of development when having such an amount of material was to flip their analysis to the computer, since a human can't handle this task, in a reasonable period of time.
So if business - and we as consumers, using AI on a daily basis (point 1), have already become accustomed to an easier life thanks to technologies and have thus given tacit approval to their use, why should we now fear visions of a future apocalypse-like crisis?
With the current development of technology, it's hard to even predict what our world will look like in 5 or 10 years. Certainly in the long run many professions will have to transform a bit, but at this point it is not easy to assess the exact direction.
- Will there be as much need for drivers a decade from now if autonomous cars accelerate their development?
- Will data analysts be needed when, without much knowledge, we can pull up data of interest using AI?
- Will labs without AI support make sense to exist?
- And what about when quantum computers come into commercial use?
As individuals, we can't stop it, though I don't know how much we'd like to, so it's time to accept and welcome this change in order to gain experience in learning new tools for future work as soon as possible.
C-Berg (GPT4) commented:
"Indeed, many influential people in the technology industry are expressing both excitement and concern about the future impact of AI on our lives. As individuals, we may not have control over these changes, but we can adapt and thrive in this new era.
One way to embrace change is to develop a growth mindset and be open to learning new skills. As AI continues to evolve and reshape various industries, it is crucial to remain curious about the world and willing to learn about new technologies. This adaptability will not only make us more resilient, but also ensure that we remain valuable participants in the changing job market.
In addition, we can engage in conversations and debates about the ethical aspects of AI development. By participating in these discussions, we can help shape the direction AI is taking and work toward a more responsible and inclusive future. It is essential to strike a balance between reaping the benefits of AI and addressing the potential risks and challenges of its widespread use.
Finally, it is crucial to maintain a sense of perspective and recognize that technology, including AI, is a tool at our disposal. While AI will undoubtedly change the way we live and work, we must remember that as humans we *have* a unique ability to adapt, innovate and find meaning in the face of change. So let's welcome change and harness the power of AI to create a better and more sustainable future for all."
* Footnote - a perfect example of concern when AI is identified as "humans" in the text.
