“A future shaped by AI is not a threat, but a promise of limitless innovation.”
Every algorithm in artificial intelligence is an architect of tomorrow. A tomorrow painted with the brush of progress, colouring a world where dreams are endless. AI is a waterfall. Menacing, frightening and intimidating initially, but a mesmerizing force of beauty in reality. Yet, some support stricter global regulations on AI, wrapping it in red tape and setting fire to its capability. However, this would just asphyxiate the job market, trapping growth in prison despite addressing its ethical concerns.
Firstly, exasperation runs through my veins when articles bounce off the internet and buzz through my ears claiming ‘AI will displace jobs’. Undeniably, AI will replace positions such as drivers, domestic workers and surgeons in the subsequent years. Nonetheless, it will also create a plethora of opportunities for robotic engineers, data scientists, AI ethicists and more. The World Economic Forum reported in 2020 that AI would eliminate 85 million jobs by 2025, but it would have parallely generated 97 million new ones globally. As inquired by Byron Reese, in his book The Fourth Age, can we truly categorize humans as blind machines, fated to be replaced by versions of ourselves? Can AI truly possess all human qualities, including creativity, empathy and bonding? Will machines surpass human potential in every aspect, such as cost-effectiveness? These unconsciously made assumptions are riddled with gaping holes. In my opinion, jobs with non-periodic motion, escalated interactions and numerous exceptions will never be violated as these are a tough nut to crack for technology because they don’t follow a specified pattern.
Beyond employment, AI has the power to revolutionize industries. Imagine a planet where fatal accidents become a disaster of the past. As a matter of fact, Waymo’s self-driving cars reduce human error, making transportation secure. Likewise, technologies like the da Vinci Surgical System aid invasive surgeries. Shouldn’t we embrace the technology that brings life to the fading breath of a mother? Shouldn’t we erase the rivers on a powerless daughter’s cheeks? Additionally, by anticipating market trends, AI has the commendable capability to place financial growth at individuals’ fingertips. All in all, AI is not merely technology, it is a lifeline if we focus on its light instead of getting distracted by its shadow.
Moreover, advancement has never prospered under bars of metal. AI must grow, not be caged. History narrates that humans didn’t halt computers, electricity or the internet. Then why chain AI? The right approach to tackle AI is adaptation, as breakthroughs come from intruding boundaries, not fearing them. New challenges, risks and dangers emerge, but we must remain flexible to deal with them; otherwise, we will just put a humongous dead end on ourselves. Some believe that AI models can inherit biases from training data, leading to unfair conclusions. But AI is not biased. We are. Our training data is influenced by our bias. Representative datasets and AI-driven tools are already sweeping away bias, misinformation, and deepfakes. For instance, ZeroGPT is a tool designed to detect AI-generated text, proving that AI itself can be used to ensure accountability.
In conclusion, instead of imposing rigid fences, an approach that promotes responsible growth is essential. Do we want to move towards progress and enhancement of human capabilities, or be held hostage? AI is a tool. A helper. Neither a bullet. Nor a betrayer.
July, 2025
