Nowadays, we hear a lot about AI. But then what is AI? Is it truly going to change the world as some experts say? Read on to find out where AI is taking all of us.
In simple terms, the 21st century is an automated century. The way the human mind has evolved over the past few years is phenomenal. We have come a long way from the stone age to the machine age. With our unlimited curiosity, potential, and conviction, we were able to transform our beliefs into reality and make human life more comfortable, but all this couldn’t have been possible without Artificial Intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence is a branch of computer science that allows machines to think and learn to act like humans. They work on their own without being encoded with commands. The word artificial means human-made, while intelligence, on the other hand, is the ability to think, to understand facts or meanings, to acquire knowledge, and to put it to use. Artificial Intelligence is, therefore, machines created by man to make life easier and more comfortable. Artificial Intelligence is the central source of all other technologies that exist like machine learning, the Internet Of Things, and others. It is all around us to make our lives simpler. Everything around us is AI because of the smart replies to Gmail or product recommendations while buying online or finding the quickest route to your destination. It’s all possible because of AI.
The Impact of AI in Today’s World
We don’t even realize AI is also helping us save lives by detecting tumors and cancers in patients. It’s everywhere, making our lives efficient and serene. It helps us do everyday things like connecting with our friends, using an email, or using a ride share service. This is what makes AI the most emerging study in today’s world. Artificial Intelligence has a revolutionary influence all across the globe. AI is our future, and our future is now because it already has a very resilient place in our day to day lives and will continue to be so by creating more wonders for humanity.
Many sectors are using AI at full bloom:
Healthcare – In, the field of medical sciences AI, has done miracles.AI makes it easier to diagnose ailments in patients more accurately and quickly. It has also sped the drug discovery. Virtual nursing assistants monitor patients, and big data analysis helps to create a more personalized patient experience.
Media – AI has its impact on journalism too. Bloomberg uses Cyborg technology to help make a fast sense of complex financial reports. The Associated Press employs the natural language abilities of Automated Insights to produce 4,700 earning reports stories per year — which is nearly four times more than in the recent past.
Manufacturing –AI-powered robots work alongside humans to perform tasks like assembly and stacking, and predictive analysis sensors keep equipment running smoothly.
Education-With AI, textbooks have been digitalized. With virtual tutors, students can avail the benefits of learning outside the classrooms.AI can be used to develop meaningful learning experiences like gamified learning, project-based learning, etc.
The Future of AI
Artificial intelligence is adversely impacting every industry and every human being at present, and in the years to come, its impacts would predictably be widespread at a majestic exponential pace. Artificial intelligence has acted as the primary driver of emerging technologies like big data, robotics, and IoT. It will continue to work as a technological innovator for the foreseeable future. In the future, we expect to have self-driving cars with the use of AI that will change the entire dynamics of the transportation sector. Also, we hope to have AI assistance that can place human-like calls and book appointments. The system will be designed to understand context and nuance. AI oracle and venture capitalist: ‘Dr. Kai-Fu Lee’ very rightly quoted: “AI is going to change the world more than anything in the history of mankind even more than electricity.”
Some top companies have already started putting AI in use with sensors to automatically detect some driving violations to help the employers keep a check on their drivers, be in the use of cell phones while driving, or anything else. If this is the scenario at present, imagine what the future will look like. Experts predict that AI will have a significant impact on sustainability, climate change, and environmental issues. With the help of astonishing sensors, the cities will manage to keep themselves less congested. Surely, no one would have ever thought of this miraculous possibility as well. Not surprisingly, Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, while addressing a school commented, “Whoever becomes the leader in this sphere (AI) will become the ruler of the world.”
The Road Ahead
Here’s the catch. The present education system that seems to be the only important factor in gaining a stable career finds itself in misery in this case with the current outdated curriculum at present. It is difficult to predict with certainty about the new world, it’s apparent that the modern system of education is not doing its job in preparing our children for a future in a technology-driven world. Until this system changes, it is up to us as parents to instill the skills and approach necessary for kids to succeed. There needs to be a paradigm shift to encourage the four Cs of the 21st century.
