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The preposition of computers and artificial intelligence (AI) taking over society in the future has been a
topic of debate and speculation for elongated years. Most people believe that the excessive rapid
advancements in many disciplines and personal aspects of AI will eventually lead to a scenario where
computers and robots replace human beings in many aspects of our Lives. Contrary to this belief, various
individuals argue that this phobia is unfounded and that we are still a long way from reaching such a
dystopian future.
The arguments in favour entail that this far computers and AI are already beginning to replace humans in
certain industries and jobs. For example, self-checkout machines at grocery stores have replaced the need
for human cashiers, while automated assembly lines have replaced human workers in manufacturing. We
are also seeing the increasing use of AI tools in fields such as medicine and finance, where they can analyse
complex data and make predictions more accurately and efficiently than humans, other examples are
Amazon Prime, Checkers X, FINTECH and Crypto currency
The arguments in contradiction to this theory is that machines are not capable of replicating many of the
skills and abilities that humans possess. For example, while machines may be able to analyse data more
quickly, they are not capable of empathy and emotional intelligence, which are essential skills in fields
such as counselling and social work.
Another argument against the idea that computers and AI will seize society is that there are many ethical
and moral concerns that need to be addressed before machines can be trusted to make decisions for us.
For example, who would be responsible if a self-driving car were to get into an accident? Would it be the
manufacturer, the programmer, or the user? How do we ensure that machines do not replicate human
biases and prejudices?
Ultimately, the question of whether computers and AI will arrogate society is a complex one that is difficult
to answer definitively. While there are certainly many valid concerns about the rise of machines and their
potential impact on our lives, it is also important to remember that we are still far from achieving the level
of technological development necessary to create a true AI that is capable of taking over society. In the
meantime, it is essential that we continue to explore the impact of technology on our lives and work to
create ethical frameworks for its use, so that we can ensure that machines serve humanity rather than the
other way around.
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