Russell's Teapot issue 4

-------Artificial Intelligence-------
Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing into
many areas of our modern society, and benefits
us as a society. For example, research into
medical fields, creating innovative technology,
and in the entertainment sector.
Artificial intelligence is used in the medical
sector to improve accuracy of programs that
detect health conditions. AI technology is
used in the entertainment sector in programs
such as Youtube. AI will gather information on
what users like or dislike and will make recommendations
based on your recent activity.
Banks use AI systems to monitor activity on
members’ accounts to check for identity theft,
approve loans and maintain online security.
Artificial intelligence creates safe and efficient
work environments which can complement
humans instead of replacing them. People argue
that the introduction of AI in society leads
to robots taking over jobs. However, AI helps
create safer and more efficient work environments
which introduces more careers. The jobs
for human workers that are being replaced are
called ‘the four D’s of robotics’: Dull, Dirty,
Dangerous and Difficult. People are sceptical
on the introduction of artificial intelligence
however, it helps us live our daily lives for
example, the introduction of the self driving
car (Tesla) is especially useful in our everyday
lives. It makes it easier for transportation and
makes it safer for us due to the sensors in the
car that help prevent accidents. In addition to
the above, artificial intelligence can prevent
crimes as criminals can be identified using biometric
data such as fingerprints, facial recognition,
and motion sensors.
computer to have so much data and information
about us.
This is due to the increasing risk of AI terrorism.
This is the use of AI in war to fight instead
of using humans. Examples of this include
autonomous drones, nanorobots and smart
bombs. In the hands of the wrong person,
these could easily cause mass destruction. In
addition to the above, social media through
its autonomous-powered algorithms is highly
effective at target marketing due to the data
they know about us. An example of where AI
socially manipulates people is in the 2016 US
presidential election: by spreading propaganda
about individuals to try and get more votes
for a certain party. This can include spreading
false rumours.
In conclusion, the pros outweigh the cons, and
that artificial intelligence benefits us more as
a society rather than harm us. A strong point
is that AI creates more jobs, as well as making
our daily lives easier and more comfortable.
Life would be very different without the use of
AI as we use it every day- our phones. AI helps
us grow as a society and further develop.
By Zayn Pajawani
AI can cause problems. For example, some
may debate that it invades our privacy and
our personal lives and that it is unsecure for a