Artificial Intelligence is exploding in terms of capability, and it boggles my mind when I hear that someone hasn't used it at all or has no interest in trying it. I understand some of the hesitation—the biggest concern I hear is that AI will make people lazier by replacing their thinking. But that’s the wrong way to look at it. AI is merely a tool, and its impact depends on how it’s used. You can’t fault the tool for anti-intellectual behavior from humans. If someone wants to use AI to make themselves smarter, there are ways to do that. AI can also make tasks more efficient, quicker, and even more accurate. Even if the technology isn't 100% there yet for certain tasks, it absolutely will be.

One ethical question that comes to mind is if an AI tool can diagnose patients 1,000 times faster than a human doctor, isn’t there an ethical obligation to use it if it has the potential to help more people more quickly? That seems to me to be a net positive for society. However, I also understand the potential for misuse and abuse, especially since these tools are currently in the hands of tech giants who don’t care much about your privacy or well-being.

Since AI isn’t going away anytime soon, it’s advisable to get some familiarity with it. Soon, it will be inescapable, as it’s already integrated into our phones, computers, and various software. But these are just my opinions. What are your thoughts on the developments in AI? Have you used it at all?