● A belief or assumption about AI you previously held.
- A belief or misconception that we had previously about AI is that it was a basic tool
that could only be applied to completing homework or studying for certain classes. It
was only assumed as a tool that could help with simple/tedious tasks, or provide
assistance with whatever work you currently have.
● What challenged or shifted that belief? (think - a personal experience,
something you read or watched, or a moment of reflection)
- Seeing AI be able to create graphs, generate pictures, and fake media easily, opening
the ultimate realization that AI is now so powerful that it can independently finish a
task for the user.
● Discuss why this misconception matters. What real-world consequences could it
have for individuals, workplaces, or society?
- The public perceives AI as a much less powerful tool than it actually is, resulting in a
general misunderstanding of future job loss and negative consequences. It is also
important to recognize the advancements already made, and what they could lead to in
the future so denial of AI advancements does not continue.