Embracing the Future: The Dual Nature of AI Advancements
Hello Weekend-Engagement Community,
As we gather here once again to dive into thought-provoking discussions, I find myself drawn to a topic that ignites both curiosity and contemplation. Today, I have chosen to explore a question prompted by @galenkp: What excites you about the future and what scares you about the future?
This is a topic brimming with diverse emotions and aspects to ponder for everyone of us. However, do allow me to dive into one particular aspect that both excites and concerns me about the foreseeable future!
EXCITEMENT
One aspect that fills me with excitement is the immense potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionize how we work. At the heart of this transformation lies the concept of automation. Through sophisticated algorithms and machine learning techniques, AI has the power to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and drive efficiency to unprecedented levels.
As someone whose main Key Performance Indicator (KPI) at work revolves around harnessing AI to improve work efficiency through various automation program, I am constantly motivated by the possibilities it presents!
The prospect of leveraging AI to automate repetitive tasks and optimize workflows is undeniably exhilarating. It promises to free up valuable time and resources, allowing employees to focus on more strategic and creative endeavors. From predictive analytics that anticipate market trends to just simply assisting with the daily mundane and mindless workstream, the applications of AI are as vast as they are transformative! 😤
FEAR
However, amidst the excitement, there lurks a shadow of concern and guilt. The very advancements that propel us towards greater efficiency and innovation also have the potential to disrupt livelihoods. As AI-driven projects are pushed through and executed, there is a looming fear that they may come at the expense of human jobs. This realization weighs heavily on my conscience, as I am acutely aware that behind every process automated, there may be individuals whose roles are rendered redundant.
The ethical implications of AI-driven automation are profound and multifaceted. While it holds the promise of boosting organizational competitiveness and driving economic growth, it also raises questions about social responsibility and the future of work. How do we ensure that the benefits of AI are equitably distributed? How do we mitigate the impact of job displacement on individuals and communities? 😣
As someone deeply invested in the ethical deployment of AI, these questions weigh heavily on my mind. While I am driven by the desire to innovate and optimize, I am equally committed to ensuring that these advancements are guided by principles of inclusivity and compassion. It is imperative that we approach the future of AI with a blend of optimism and caution, acknowledging both its potential to empower and its capacity to displace.
What are some of your thoughts regarding the ethical considerations surrounding AI-driven automation? How do you envision a future where technology and humanity coexist harmoniously? Do share your insights and reflections with me as they would definitely help me navigate this complex terrain that we are heading towards! 😇
Thank you for taking the time to read my post, and I look forward to sharing more next time!
PEACE OUT, @AK08
All images used in this post were taken from my iPhone
Yes, progress in this area is sometimes scary, so much is being created that the future seems uncertain at times, and human capacity is increasingly being replaced by AI or others.
Yes and it definitely expedited in tremendous pace during Covid, or at least that what I felt! The pace is too quick and the workforce nowadays have to be nimble enough to adapt quickly! I just don’t want to be the cause of people losing their jobs at the end of the day 😥
As I have always said, if you don't do it, someone else will, I believe that what is going to happen, will happen, we just have to adapt and look for other sources of income, the human being is always given to evolution, it will be up to those who come to adapt and improve.
Thank you for your comforting words, it did make me feel a little better and I do agree with you on this! Just not too sure I have the courage to execute them without having these thoughts at the back of my mind. Would really need some wisdom to find a good balance on this 🙏
Yeehaw! Exciting thoughts on AI and its potential - embrace the future with optimism and caution, partner! 🤠✨
Hey there buddy! Thanks for dropping by and appreciate your support here. Yup it's definitely an exciting future we gonna be embracing! 😆
Yeehaw, partner! Your positivity shines like a starlit night on the prairie. Keep spreading that good cheer 'round the campfire, and watch how it lights up the whole dang town!
Hahaa nice one mate, loving your positive energy here! Yeah hoping to spread loads of love especially here in Hive! 🥰
Keep on spreadin' that love like wildfire, pardner! Your positive energy is as welcome as a cool drink on a hot day. Enjoy that campfire glow and the company gathered 'round!
Haha you making me go YEEHAW too!
Have a good one for the rest of the weekend 😁
AI is great. A lot is uncertain for the future and that's always scary for everybody but I think the world will be fine like it has been for all the years. It's taking jobs but also giving new.
I wish I had AI during my time of studies. Not for cheating but at least can help gather my thoughts or give me some points to work around and maybe summarize articles as well lol
Yeah I agree with this but will these new jobs created be suitable for those that were displaced by AI? I highly doubt so. E.g. a cleaner, a dishwasher, those that were not as privilege in receiving proper education, how are they suppose to still find value in picking up jobs to make a living for themselves? 😕
Not so easy to say but I'm sure there will be ways. Governments could subsidize the education needed to get the skills to pick up jobs that AI can't do. There's things that can be done but they probably haven't been implemented yet because we aren't there yet ? I do know someone making an online platform for online education. Subscription based. It's like the air asia of e-learning. Anybody can learn at an affordable price. Only time will tell? I may be wrong these types of people you mentioned might get rekt. We do have a lot of homeless noawadays if that's the case i think we might just have more of those sadly x.x
Yeah and that is why there is fear that with my position and role I have at work, I do have a part in causing "harm" unintentionally.
I see I guess that makes sense x.x
Yeah it's been quite a struggle actually.
To automate processes, I need to first understand them by interviewing these people. While doing so, you can already sense the fear in them and their reservations in sharing the details because they too know that I am there to make changes that will ultimately to "take away" their jobs 😣
o.o no choice. company is to be efficient and make money leh $$$. If they want to stay they need to have the value ?
Yeah exactly but it is not as easy as it sounds.
Creating value when some of the employees are already nearing retirement age is not easy.
It is up to the company to see the value they bring in terms of work experiences.
oh if near retirement age usually cut off alr liao too expensive. most i see do grab driver after they get retired or laid off cuz near the retire age
Well depends on the company you work for ba.
As long as there is no grounds for the company to fire you, they should be "protected" near retirement age. Else no one will ever be getting the pension funding.
oh ya. singapore labor law strict sia?
Yeah there has to be valid ground for laying off employee especially at that sensitive age.
o.o because they are expensive usually tahts enough ground shaha. that one senior can probably hire like 5 fresh grad wei
But that is within their rights with that years of work experiences which the fresh grad could not provide. And its according to their contract so technically they did nothing wrong to be sack so yea it is against the law as it constitute as a groundless firing.
Yes but that's how layoff works mah. Even competent or not it's a business. @_@ last time my mom work at Intel got replace by people from puerto rico cuz cheaper labor. my mom didn't do anything wrong also. That's how it is leh
Oh well just saying that is not the case in Singapore, it is a little more sensitive at that age
wha you slept so late and tell me sleep early lol for more health. woah signapore very strict sia. SO this act applies to their salary? If company don't want to pay that amount to keep them?
This is to protect the people from getting laid off just so to save cost.
Anyway the government helped by giving subsidies to the company
hmm seems very strict but sure got some loopholes right. But singapore strong the EO
I totally agree with you. In my line of work too, AI has its uses. But yeah it’s a bit scary that it might replace human workers. But I don’t think we should solely rely on AI. Experience or a human’s touch is also beneficial. But waaaa what if AI gains the experience too?! Oh no. 😬
Yeah that is where machine learning comes in! That is the really scary aspect I feel!
Humans will just have to learn and adapt to this changes, constantly make sure that we do not get "replaced" by technology and still be able to find value in contributing what the AI isn't able to do so.
Agree with your comment. While AI is great, legislation on it is tough.
Yeah as much as the convenience that it may bring about, there needs to be better control over how we utilize it. It has to be reign in somehow or at least to a certain extent!