AI often makes headlines for its risks—huge electricity usage, job replacement fears, and ethical concerns around training on human-created work. But is there another side to the story? In this Web News episode, Matt and Mike explores the positives of AI that are often overlooked. From childhood sci-fi dreams of voice-controlled computers to the imaginative worlds of Star Trek, we’ll look at AI through rose-coloured glasses and discuss what it could mean for the future when viewed with optimism.
There’s a lot of concern and disparity surround AI right now - and rightfully so.
People are concerned about:
But there must be some positive things with AI too right? AI used to be something that we dreamed of as kids as shown in numerous cartoons, sci-fi programs, and many other creative glimpses of the future. Even in the original Star Trek series from the 1960s, computers were shown as a mostly voice controlled AI interface.
With rose-coloured glasses on, I’d like to tackle this week’s questions/prompt.
