A discussion on the negative implications of Artificial Intelligence- Causes and solutions
AI or Artificial Intelligence is a form of technology that is shaping the modern world. It is changing the ways in which people work, interact, and communicate with each other. However, AI also has the potential of messing the lives of modern people. The negative consequences are tremendous. There is a necessity to comprehend the negative impacts of technology so that modern society can find ways to mitigate the issues. First of all, AI can create employment issues. People are losing jobs because machines are replacing the tasks of modern humans (Acemoglu & Restrepo, 2018). Without proper training, it would be impossible to prepare the workforce for the future. AI has the potential to exceed human capabilities, and therefore, the dangers are lurking in the periphery. Advancements in AI technology will create the need for new global regulations. There is a need for advanced regulations and laws. Governments are supposed to create an effective and safe environment for businesses. However, issues related to regulations exist because decisions and actions associated with AI vary from one country to another. For instance, China and U.S allow organizations to implement AI liberally while European nations have adopted strict regulations so that transparency and consent can be ensured.
Again, the term “AI terrorism” is gaining popularity. It is becoming a potential threat because AI-enabled technology, such as autonomous drones and robotic swarms, is creating havoc. The defense organizations in the U.S are supposed to mitigate potential threats. The issues created by AI-terrorism are difficult to manage. The adverse effects are felt already. The AI algorithms are now found in processes such as recidivism rates and child welfare (Marr, 2020). However, increasing usage of incorrect data in AI algorithms is resulting in disastrous situations. Again, the negative implications of AI are felt in the modern workplaces. For instance, AI is creating a negative effect on the HR managers as it is influencing their recruiting decisions.
The recent developments in AI are focused on creating super-intelligent machines, and it is increasing the dangers in modern society. It has the potential to create regulatory, political, legal, financial, and societal implications. The machines are programmed to act as weapons, and it has the potential to kill individuals. Previously risks were posed by nuclear arms. Nowadays, these risks can be replaced by the autonomous weapons.
The probable solutions to tackle the issue of AI advancements are by improving collaboration among stakeholder groups and borders. By 2030, AI will become a concern as life is becoming increasingly “digital.” There is a necessity to understand various domains. Experts can take active steps to understand the positive and negative implications of AI. They can question whether it is safe to promote the robotics or AI culture in modern society (Yudkowsky, 2008). After identifying the negative impacts, it would be possible to develop solutions. There is a need for creating synergy between the environment and people so that people’s lives can be improved across all domains.