Human v/s AI: Partners or Rivals

“. . . With artificial intelligence, we are summoning the demon. In all those stories where there’s the guy with the pentagram and the holy water, it’s like yeah, he’s sure he can control the demon. Didn’t work out.” -Elon Musk

In olden times we found ourselves in the battle of Man v/s Machine and now here we are clashing over Human v/s AI? Over time, what do you think? Would AI make us better or more dependable? When we talk about AI, it’s not just a mere tool that helps us in becoming capable. But day by day, that is becoming better, making us dependable or productive who knows? But as everyone says: To be successful, we need to learn to adapt to AI.
But those who don’t, what about them? Would they be less competent or left behind?

When we talk about AI, a lot of things come into our minds in a positive and in a negative aspect. We even rely on AI for those silly and dumb question that needs just a second of thinking. You know what is the similarity between a friend and AI, both are valuable until we don’t start being dependable on them. Just a while back, when there was no AI, I found asking myself, how was I even surviving? Do you think we have that kind of patience and energy left to survey and explore different websites just like we used? I really don’t think so. What I think is that AI has made us impatient. We want everything quick – just one single prompt, and there you go!

Thinking about how dangerous already AI is and how more it can be in the coming years makes me anxious. It’s the people among us that have actually taken bad advantages out of it. Making fake and fabricated videos, generating fake voices, making fake content look real and spreading false information.

Elon Musk has highlighted the potential risks of artificial intelligence in his statement “If you’re not concerned about AI safety, you should be. Vastly more risk than North Korea.”

Maybe a time will come when AI won’t just replace us but magnificently take hold of our jobs leading to a world where AI will dominate humans. Who knows? The tasks that were traditionally performed by humans now are done easily by AI leading to job losses and economic disruption.

Well, there is an area where humans outshine AI and always will. What do you think that is? Keep guessing. It’s emotional depth, understanding and connection. Without any hesitation, AI can provide us with any content with perfection but it can’t add that human touch, emotional insight, storytelling or creativity. All these things are irreplaceable and can be only done by humans.

Thinking at the same time, how easy my life became after using AI. It has actually helped me in many ways. From making my job easy, reliable and better to helping me understand those difficult topics, and making everything just like a cup of tea, I guess it has helped us with almost everything.

Education is undoubtedly being redefined by AI. It provides customized learning material and alters information as per the needs of the student. From providing instant feedback to helping understand complex topics, it helps with everything. But at the same time, we need to remember that teachers play a very vital role in the lives of students, promoting critical thinking, creativity, and social skills making sure that students don’t just consume knowledge but are also considerate, socially stable and can also think at their own pace.

For introverts, AI could serve as a best friend. Providing continuous support without any social interaction or awkwardness, just a reliable partner that understands and supports you at your own pace without any feeling of social anxiety while empowering you with ease and self-confidence.

As AI leads to more advancements, we need to give a thorough insight into ethical considerations. The speedy development of AI not only brings positive impacts but also raises ethical and accountability questions impacting human lives. But what do I mean by this? Suppose we are driving an autonomous car that is controlled by AI and we face an accident. Now who will be made responsible for this? the person, the software company or the manufacturer? So, it’s very important that we need to build some clear guidelines and regulations to ensure that AI is used efficiently and ethically without the cost of a human life.

Will we make AI our partner in crime or progress is up to us? It’s you who will decide whether to make AI your ally or a tool of misuse. It’s like a double-edged- sword, you can either protect someone with it or cause harm, depending on your intent.

Our motive, greed shapes the role of AI in our society, defining whether it would serve us or challenge us. We have to be self-aware of where AI is heading. “The race for AI supremacy is not just about technology; it’s also about nations and corporations envying each other’s advancements”.AI growth and practice are affected by various concerns that include pride, profit-driven motives, misuse for control, intense competition, excessive data collection, harmful applications, and neglect of ethical standards. All these factors and motives can lead to significant challenges and ethical problems. We don’t know who we are led by and where we are heading. So, it’s our responsibility to be fully aware and cautious.

As we stand in between the road of Human v/s AI, we need to remember that our future depends on how we decide to harness it, our lives don’t lie in the hands of technology but in our own. Whether it’s going to be a tool of success or disruption depends on us. Our decisions are going to shape whether it will be a part of our ally, or a threat. Our decisions are going to leave their imprints behind showcasing what kind of world we aspired to create.

By using AI as a friend rather than a rival we can create a better future for everyone where everyone exits in harmony, driving towards success and advancements. As we step more into the world of AI, we need to remember what it means to be a human in the world of AI. Let us promise ourselves to build a better future for not just ourselves but everyone, while we don’t just use it to enhance our capabilities but also enrich our lives with a keen awareness of its ethical implications and a dedication to preserving our humanity.