“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 boundless. AI is a waterfall. Menacing, frightening and intimidating initially, but a mesmerizing force of beauty within. Yet, some advocate for stricter global regulations on AI wrapping it in red tape and setting fire to its potential. However, this would just stifle the job market, limit growth despite addressing its ethical concerns.
Firstly, exasperation runs through my veins when articles bounce off the internet and buzz through my ears claiming that AI will displace jobs. Undeniably, AI will replace positions such as drivers, domestic workers and surgeons in the coming years. Nonetheless, it will also create 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 simultaneously generated 97 million new ones globally. As inquired by Byron Reese, in his book The Fourth Age, can we truly believe that we are blind machines, destined 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 system.
Beyond employment, AI has the power to revolutionize industries. Visualise a planet where fatal accidents become a whisper of the past. Truly, Waymo’s self-driving cars reduce human error, making transportation prudent. Similarly, advanced robots like the da Vinci Surgical System increase precision in invasive surgeries. Shouldn’t we embrace the technology that holds back the fading breath of a mother? Shouldn’t we erase the rivers on a daughter’s cheeks powerless against time? Additionally, by forecasting market trends, AI has the exceptional capability to place financial growth at individuals’ fingertips. All in all, AI is not merely technology; it is salvation if we focus on its light instead of getting distracted by its shadow.
Moreover, advancement has never thrived under restrictions. AI must evolve, not be caged. History narrates that humans didn’t halt computers, electricity or the internet. Then why shackle AI? The right approach to AI is adaptation as breakthroughs come from pushing boundaries, not fearing them. New challenges, risks and dangers emerge but we must remain flexible to deal with them; else we will just put a humongous dead end on ourselves. Even the first law of a robot asserts that a robot shall not harm a human, or by inaction allow a human to come to harm. Some believe that AI models can inherit biases from training data, leading to unfair conclusions, but the solution lies in responsible development. Representative datasets and AI-driven tools are already mitigating 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 restrictions, a balanced approach that promotes responsible growth while fostering innovation is essential. Do we want to move towards progress and enhancement of human capabilities or be held hostage by our own fears? AI is a tool. A helper. Neither a bullet. Nor a betrayer.
References:
Reese, Byron. The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity. Atria Books
World Economic Forum. The Future of Jobs Report 2018. World Economic Forum, 2018, www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Future_of_Jobs_2018.pdf.
Waymo. Waymo: The World's Most Experienced Driver. Waymo LLC, 2025, https://waymo.com.
Intuitive Surgical. Da Vinci Surgical System. Intuitive Surgical, 2025, https://www.intuitive.com/en-us/products-and-services/da-vinci.
ZeroGPT. ZeroGPT: AI Content Detector. ZeroGPT, 2025, https://zerogpt.com.
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