The development of artificial intelligence has been a topic of concern for many, as it poses the risk of replacing human workers in various industries. ChatGPT, a popular natural language AI, has been at the forefront of this discussion, with some fearing it could become a job-eating monster.
While humans have always been the only species to bring misfortune onto themselves, the creation of AI is seen as a potential mishap that could dramatically alter society. However, in the beginning, AI was a dream, and ChatGPT was hailed as a revolutionary aid to all kinds of writing.
But as the technology progressed, Google’s announcement to replace its middle management with bots sparked fear among writers, who were initially concerned about the threat of being replaced. However, they soon discovered that while the writing style of ChatGPT was largely without soul, academia had already discredited AI-generated work.
Nevertheless, experts like Geoffrey Hinton have resigned from their positions to warn the world about the potential dangers of AI. Despite the world still discovering new uses for ChatGPT and other AI, organisations are working on detecting and managing its impact on society.
While the masters have taken back some control from AI, upper-level technological experts feel the need to push the technology back further due to its direct and unpredictable nature. However, unless AI is given emotions and an ability to reproduce, it’s unlikely that bots will be writing our eulogies anytime soon.
As technology continues to evolve, it’s important to weigh the benefits against the potential risks. ChatGPT and AI as a whole have their limitations, and it’s up to ethical and responsible decision-makers to use them to their full potential without causing harm to society.
