Blog #8: EOTO Artificial Intelligence

 

    The age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has begun and is here to stay. Artificial Intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, computer systems, neural networks, and robotics. Artificial Intelligence is one of the newest, most popular forms of revolutionary technology. This modern concept has changed almost every aspect of our world. There are 4 main types of Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and robotics. Machine learning uses sample data to train computer programs to recognize patterns based on algorithms, including social media and digital assistants. Neural networks are computer programs designed to imitate the neurons in the brain, such as facial recognition technology. Natural language processing is technology with the ability to understand speech, as well as understand and analyze information and documents, this includes ChatGPT, email filters, and digital phone calls. Lastly, robotics are machines that can assist people without actual human involvement, some examples are iRobot vacuums and Teslas. 

    As with any new modern concept or technology, it comes with many implications, as well as positive and negative impacts. Artificial Intelligence is multi-purposeful and offers a variety of uses, which will change the future of our world. Artificial Intelligence can reduce human error by eliminating biases and increasing transparency. It can utilize statistical information to create data insights and analyses. Artificial Intelligence can demonstrate consistency in the workplace by performing repeated jobs and tasks. It can help less experienced workers train and enhance their productivity more quickly. With AI, there are both positive and negative impacts. Positively, AI increases efficiency, there is less risk with higher accuracy, 24/7 availability, and unbiased decision-making. Negatively, AI is not cost effective, it is uncreative because there is no personalization, it is emotionless, there is no ethics or boundaries, and it can lead to increased unemployment. 

    Artificial Intelligence is such a new concept, yet it has become very popular worldwide. As a whole, society has been changed and will continue to evolve through the future. There are several aspects that AI has already affected, including healthcare and education. Artificial Intelligence helps to facilitate access to information and greatly improving the efficiency of the workplace. AI has the ability to take over repetitive, dangerous tasks making the workplace safer. One area that AI will make a world of difference is in the field of criminal justice. Artificial Intelligence will help to enhance the way criminal activity is uncovered and crimes are solved. The usage of facial recognition is becoming just as common as fingerprinting. AI helps law enforcement and officials of the justice system be able figure out how to effectively use technology as evidence without invading an individual's privacy. 

    Artificial Intelligence affects every individual and every group differently, including males and females, older and younger generations, as well as the rich and poor. With the rich and poor, the rich are able to use their abundance of wealth to allocate funding towards AI resources. However, the poor are at a disadvantage because AI is not cost effective and they are unable to afford access to this resource. Artificial Intelligence will continue to expand the wealth gap around the world. With the older and younger generations, the older ones did not grow up with this advanced technology, so they are being immersed to this modern lifestyle later in their time. The younger generations have grown up in an era of dominant, revolutionary technology, so this is not very new to them. AI powered systems will help to assist the elderly with their daily routine and their healthcare, so they can live independently for a little while longer. According to the Pew Research Center, women are far more weary than men about the impacts of Artificial Intelligence. In the study, both men and women are asked about the safety concerning driverless vehicles. A majority of women were against this idea, versus a smaller percentage of men agreed with them. Personally, AI has affected several aspects of my life, but the most important impact has been on my education. As a part of Generation Z, I have grown up with the revolutionary technology that we use everyday. Throughout my high school and college education, I have utilized my access to Artificial Intelligence platforms, such as ChatGPT. Currently, I am at the beginning of preparing for my career, so AI will become advanced enough to soon affect my career path as a lawyer.