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It is undeniable that humans have moved into the ‘age of AI.’ Artificial intelligence is present everywhere; in our homes, cars, phones, schools, stores, and more. AI provides us with many benefits, often streamlining processes that were complex or time-consuming for humans. Many homes, mine included, have ‘virtual assistant’ devices such as Google Nest or Amazon Alexa, which can answer questions and control electronics in your home. Self-driving vehicles such as Teslas are becoming more widespread, and contactless stores track shoppers’ movements, allowing them to simply walk out with their items, without stopping at a checkout station. New websites and software programs allow humans to input short prompts, and AI can create images, videos, sounds, and more, with only a few words to build from.
While AI can have many benefits, it also carries a multitude of risks. As discussed in the documentary, AI in social media platforms is used to gather enormous amounts of data on users. Companies that hold this much data on users can, and do, use AI to analyze the data and predict the behavior of consumers. This behavioral prediction can lead to more targeted ads and a more targeted, personal feed experience that leads users into a specific mindset or belief. AI’s image and vocal generation and mimicking abilities have already led to the creation of so-called ‘deepfake’ videos, which could be used to generate videos of a person or public figure saying or doing things they never did, in order to damage their reputation.
As with anything, the use of AI has both risks and benefits. Consumers must realize how pervasive the use of artificial intelligence is, and be careful to limit the amount of information we allow it to gather on us. Additionally, the government must explore the risks of AI, and weigh their options to determine how, or if, it can pass laws to protect citizens.
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