Will AI Become Our Friend or Enemy? Tech Professionals Weigh In

Insights from Technology Professionals .

Hence, to have a better understanding of the problem some IT specialists were interviewed.

Dr. Alice Dupont, AI Researcher

In my opinion, it is possible to bring a lot of good for the mankind with the help of AI, but we need to regulate the usage of AI. Hence, it becomes necessary to define and set down guidelines on the use of AI, and ensure that the society stakeholders are involved.

Jean-Michel Lambert, Cybersecurity Engineer

“From the point of view of the security, AI can be considered as a two-edged sword: It can be useful in recognizing the threats that are coming from the cyberspace; it can also be used in creating devastating threats by the hackers hence the emphasis should be on prevention of the same and enhancement of the security measures; Therefore, it is important that the governments, private organizations and the security personnel should collaborate in order to combat the misuse of AI in the cyberspace

Sarah Leroy, Human Resources Specialist

The change that is expected to happen using the help of AI is the change in the job market however, it does not mean that masses of jobless people will appear. It is going to redefine the type of tasks that will be performed in the workplace and thus will demand new competencies and above all new mind-set at the workplace. Training should be understood by organizations as a way of improving the performers’ competencies in the market place. Another thing that is going to be very helpful in helping the employees move to new roles that AI is going to create is lifelong learning and upskilling.

Conclusion: A Double-Edged Sword

Certainly, every person should agree that AI is one of the most promising technologies in the contemporary world that will influence the growth of many industries in the future. However, every tool has its advantages and disadvantages and this one is not an exception; thus, the risks should be revealed. In addition, AI is the friend of human beings or the enemy in a way depending with how one is willing to develop it and also use it. According to the authors who are technology specialists, the right approach to the issue is to promote proper regulation, increase people’s awareness, and engage them in the ethical use of artificial intelligence.

Therefore, to be able to consider AI as a true partner, certain conditions should be applied, namely the principles of openness and non-bias should be followed when creating AI-systems, and the positive impact of AI should be provided for all subjects of society. Thus we can only hope for the best from the integration of the above measures and look forward to a future where AI will help shape a better and just society for all of us.

Hence, there is the need to enhance public and consumers’ knowledge on the application of AI. Therefore, knowing the opportunities and threats of applying AI, everyone can take the right side and support the proper guidelines for the application of AI. Thus, there are several parts that ethicists, technologists, policymakers, and the public have to take in order to bring the integration of AI to the next level and make it beneficial for the society.