It is the modern day equivalent to the debate about evolution or creation, Whether the earth is flat or round, or Marxism versus capitalism. Artificial Intelligence is the topic of discussion among us professional writers.
I did an AI search on itself through Microsoft Copilot. The positives and the negatives are pointed out to me, and I agree that in many aspects of our lives, Artificial Intelligence does make our lives easier.
Efficiency and Automation:
AI excels at automating repetitive tasks, reducing human error, and improving productivity across industries like manufacturing, logistics, and finance. [sciencenewstoday.org]
It enables 24/7 operations without fatigue, which is invaluable for sectors requiring continuous monitoring. [geeksforgeeks.org]
Healthcare Revolution:
AI-driven diagnostics can detect diseases earlier and more accurately than traditional methods.
Machine learning accelerates drug discovery, cutting costs and timelines dramatically. [sciencenewstoday.org]
Personalization and Customer Experience:
AI powers recommendation engines, virtual assistants, and chatbots, creating tailored experiences for users. [geeksforgeeks.org]
Risk Reduction
In hazardous environments (mining, space exploration), AI systems perform dangerous tasks, reducing risks to human workers. [geeksforgeeks.org]
I then asked about negative aspects of AI. Aside from Hollywood and dystopian prophesies to come, Artificial intelligence does pose real world issue that include:
Job Displacement:
Automation threatens millions of jobs in manufacturing, customer service, and transportation. The World Economic Forum predicts 85 million jobs could be displaced by 2025. [analyticsinsight.net]
Ethical and Privacy Concerns
AI systems can perpetuate bias if trained on skewed data, leading to unfair outcomes in hiring, lending, and law enforcement. [britannica.com]
Data privacy risks increase as AI requires massive datasets for training. [profession…arvard.edu]
Lack of Transparency and Accountability
Many AI models operate as “black boxes,” making it hard to explain decisions in critical areas like healthcare or criminal justice. [sciencenewstoday.org]]
The reason I don’t see as much wrong as my writer friends, who fear AI written books that are published without gatekeepers to censure these threats from occurring, is that I use AI exclusively as a research engine; an extension of Bing or Google.
Perhaps they aren’t seeing this benefit, or they are so blinded in fear of AI taking over their livelihoods that they refuse to see AI as a benefit. I heard the discussions in my writers’ groups. They look for all kinds of excuses, vilifying Artificial intelligence in the same light as conservatives did to communists during the height of the Red scare.
Me? I’ll continue doing my research taking whatever advantages come my way to write the best thought provoking stories that are factual, relevant, and entertaining. I just find the whole debate of AI interesting.
Jerry Schellhammer 