In this present day, we see the use of artificial intelligence frequently. In some ways, it’s so embedded in our lives that we don’t even realize it’s AI anymore but in other ways, it is overwhelmingly apparent. For example, the use of Google Maps or other electronic mapping systems is a form of artificial intelligence that has become so frequently used that we don’t even think of it as AI anymore. Electronic navigation systems use data to formulate the best routes for us and determine where traffic is. In contrast, self-driving cars are still fairly new to the human population. Self-driving vehicles take away a part of our autonomy that most of us are used to using numerous times a day. In this way, it becomes overwhelmingly noticeable that AI is being used to carry out human actions. Depending on a person’s preferences, some people may reject the use of AI and others may welcome it. Apple’s Siri and Google’s Alexa are also prime examples of AI that are integrated into most people’s phones. Many people use these artificial beings to handle tasks for them without really taking the time to realize Alexa and Siri aren’t actual people. The boundaries have shifted between humans and non-humans in recent years. For example, if I were to write an email with the use of Grammarly, how would you know that I used artificial intelligence? The lines get blurred between what are human thoughts and actions and what are AI algorithms. AI is meant to replicate humans so naturally over time humans will no longer be able to identify what was created by humans and what was created by AI. I believe it will become increasingly difficult for humans to carry out tasks without the use of AI and it will also become increasingly difficult to tell what is AI and what isn’t. This boundary has shifted due to the increase in technological advancement.
Mickle, T. (2024, June 9). Hey, Siri! let’s talk about how Apple is giving you an A.I. makeover. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/09/technology/siri-apple-ai-chatgpt.html
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