Todd also raises concerns about the potential overreliance on AI, questioning the realities we are trying to automate and where to draw the line between the real and artificial world. He suggests that while AI can provide numerous benefits, there is a need to pause and reflect on what should be AI versus what could be AI. The author concludes by suggesting that there may be a need for an AI function to help with this reflection process.
Key takeaways:
- The author questions whether the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday tasks is beneficial for society, suggesting that it may be leading to a state of 'artificial everything' (AE).
- He argues that while AI can improve efficiency, it may also eliminate real-life experiences and achievements, using the example of virtually climbing Mt. Everest versus actually doing it.
- The author also raises concerns about the potential loss of human creativity and expression in art if it is artificially generated.
- He suggests that society needs to consider what should be automated for the benefit of humans versus science, and where to draw the line between the real and artificial world.