What do you think about the emergence of artificial intelligence in the world? Are you a science-fiction fan or fearful of it? As AI is becoming more prevalent in every aspect of our lives, what are your thoughts, feeling and responses to it? In our work, we hear mixed responses to AI, both positive and negative.
Many of our executive friends and clients think that AI is replacing humans in the workforce. This can create a lot of fear. People don’t want to be irrelevant or eradicated. If you look back on history though, Google replaced encyclopedias and tractors replaced some manual laborer positions. Debit cards emerged as the new normal. People were and still are suspicious. People did lose jobs. Eventually, many adapted and found new jobs aligned with the new technology. As humans, it is our nature to evolve and operate on a totally different and unfamiliar plane at times. Adaptability is one of our greatest strengths. We have often learned about our adaptable strengths through struggles, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
However, we don’t want to let AI replace our humanity and our human connection, which is unique and irreplaceable. You can use the benefits and efficiency of AI while also retaining the invaluable facets of human presence and contribution in the process. We also want to keep a discerning eye on AI appropriating our intellectual capital. ChatGPT and other platforms can scoop your intellectual property and offer to others without crediting you for what you’ve created. This is egregious to many content creators, organizations, and entrepreneurs.
This is happening, so how can you get on board with the emerging future of AI while also protecting yourself? Learn as much as you can about it. Be curious. Be discerning. Ask others about their perspectives and experiences with it. Be open minded while also utilizing quality control in your life.