Why you should not use AI for everything?
AI has been emerging rapidly in recent months and has become a popular topic within the developer community. It is helping industries revolutionize and improve efficiencies. However, using AI for everything as an individual has its own downsides. Let's explore these in this article.
Historical Context and Current Trends
We have been using AI for decades, in forms such as text auto-completion, smart devices, and pattern recognition. However, today, AI has become synonymous with generative AI models like ChatGPT, Google Gemini (formerly Bard) and Perplexity AI. People are increasingly using these technologies for nearly everything.
Lesser Productive
In the tech domain, I often see people using ChatGPT to generate code snippets, ask programming questions, and solve assignments. But doesn't this make you less productive in terms of skill development and creativity? Relying too heavily on AI can lead to laziness and a decline in critical thinking.
Lesser Human touch
AI cannot feel or have emotions, which means it can never fully replicate human efficiency in certain areas. Replacing humans with AI chatbots may enable faster, data-driven responses, but it cannot replicate personal relationships or empathy.
Economic disruption
For industries, replacing humans with AI can reduce costs but also has significant impacts. Jobs that are monotonous and less creative, such as data entry and translation, are increasingly being automated, leading to job losses. This trend is likely to grow, causing economic disruption and affecting many workers.
Accountability
In critical domains like banking, finance, insurance, and healthcare, humans can be held accountable within legal frameworks. However, AI lacks the maturity and transparency needed for similar accountability, especially regarding user data and privacy. This poses significant risks for enterprises, potentially leading to cybersecurity issues.
Conclusion
In light of the points mentioned above, I strongly recommend staying updated with trends and continuously learning new skills. In our fast-moving world, it’s important to find balance, make peace with the pace of change, and focus on personal growth. Make a schedule and tackle problems actively.
I hope this article provides a new perspective and helps you succeed in your individual endeavors.