By: Orquia, Francheska
In the 21st century, numerous inventions have emerged, and many brilliant minds have been acknowledged for their research and experiments, shedding light on various phenomena and enhancing our living environment but with everything having become too convenient, leaving no room for challenge, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) threatens to dominate our lives.
AI is depriving us of our potential, as despite human intelligence, individuals often overlook the consequences of their actions, and some invent technologies they believe will benefit us, only to realize that these innovations may ultimately harm us.
AI also fosters laziness, as our reliance on it grows, often at the expense of seeking assistance from fellow humans, just like when students use AI to complete their assignments, instilling the notion in children that there’s always an easy way out, leading to decreased effort and potentially fostering an incompetent society.
It also contributes to job displacement as it offers almost the same potential as humans have, it can replace human jobs which promotes the risk of widespread unemployment in certain industries, most specifically those that rely much on repetitive or routine tasks.
There’s also concern that AI might become a regular part of our lives, leading to worries about losing control and becoming overly reliant, which could weaken human independence and decision-making, potentially resulting in a society where algorithms dictate choices more than human judgment.
Governments should prioritize nurturing human potential, offering opportunities for individuals to showcase their talents rather than immediately turning to technological fixes that can be achieved by promoting education and training programs that prioritize critical thinking and problem-solving skills, thus empowering individuals to make informed judgments and maximize their potential.
People often criticize incompetence but fail to implement solutions to address it, contributing to the problem by developing technologies that encourage people to exert less effort, along with the need to acknowledge and appreciate human expertise in areas where qualities such as empathy, creativity, ethical reasoning, and intuition are crucial.
