Introduction
As Artificial Intelligence (AI)
continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, it brings with it various
threats that even AI developers may be unaware of. CEO of tesla motors, Elon Musk himself has
expressed concerns about the dangers of AI, saying it is more dangerous than
nuclear bombs. In this blog, we will explore some of the key threats posed by
AI and the measures that can be taken to reduce them.
Jobs Displacement
AI carries various potential
threats with it. Most of the times, when we talk of dangers from AI we stuck at
one issue of job replacement. It is indomitably true that with advancement in
AI creative field jobs are at high risk of replacement by AI. Tools such as
Adobe Firefly, image enhancers, music generators, Adobe Podcasts, and chat bots
like Chat GPT have the potential to replace jobs in these domains. Companies
like IBM decided to remove its employees as all the work can now be done easily
with the help of AI within seconds. Around 80,000 people lost their jobs due to
AI. However, it also creates new opportunities those who learnt to adapt with
AI found new employment. As technology evolves, new roles emerge. For example,
with development of cars, bullock cart drivers got jobless, but those who
learnt to operate cars replaced their jobs.
Intellectual Dependency and misuse of AI
The rapid development of AI
raises concerns about intellectual dependency and potential misuse. With AI
systems becoming more capable, individuals rely completely on AI to perform
cognitive tasks, resulting in a reduced level of independent thinking and
decreased IQ levels. This overreliance on AI can hinder personal growth and
critical thinking skills. This would prove to be fatal in long run.
Furthermore, AI is being used for
malicious purpose. There are thousands of companies which are developing their
own AI for different purposes. One year ago, Google's engineer reported some
emotions in AI and after that he was fired from his job. Even, a small self-
generating robot has been developed that can help to increase future of
healthcare. What if someone uses this for immoral purposes? Like back in 2019,
when a small virus COVID-19 stopped the country. It shook the economy and
people were forced to be imprisoned in their homes for a long time. There are
chances of AI being used for immoral purposes that can completely halt
countries development.
Various hackers are stealing data
by fake voice and image generator by deceiving the victims to steal personal
details. These unethical hackers can then exploit the stolen data for blackmail
or other illicit activities. Moreover, there is risk of AI being used to modify
and manipulate the media news, important speeches and spread misinformation to public.
The misuse of AI poses significant threats to individual privacy, cyber security,
and intellectual ability.
China's Threat
China is fastest developing
country in technology. Most of its projects are based on research and
development. When India started using computers, China started researching on
AI. China is investing on AI at a much greater extent. Even it has made AI a
CEO of a company so if anything happens one cannot case on AI, thus reducing
accountability. There is threat of china excreting our data with AI powered
tools and use it for cyber attacks. Additionally, it can develop weather
resistant weapons for war. AI may also be used for biological warfare that can
affect lives like COVID-19.
How to save it?
To safeguard against the
threats posed by AI, there is need to make laws and implement them. Europe has
already made a law for safe use of AI and other countries including India should
also develop its own laws for its safety from threats. AI developers should see
the future threats of AI and bound themselves to its ethical development. This
includes implementing security measures, identify vulnerabilities, and
prioritizing the protection of user data and privacy. Collaboration between
governments, researchers, and industry experts is essential to establish
international standards and best practices for AI development.
Conclusion
Undoubtedly, AI is good for
country's development but we can't overlook the associated threats. It is
crucial to create a balance between AI’s capabilities and preventing its
immoral use. AI limited and use it to harness the potential and prevent it from
being used immorally. Those who will adapt themselves to AI and think out
of the box will only be able to survive in the advancing technology.
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