Artificial intelligence (AI) has frequently been in the news over the past few years. Tech companies seem to be accelerating their efforts in developing innovative AI technologies which could potentially change the world.
Sooner or later, we could live in a world where AI machines and computers drive cars, create movies, write books, and perform all the tasks previously performed by humans.
While that may add convenience and comfort to our lives, it could also add hardship and misery if humans do not regulate AI aggressively.
Below are the top six potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
1) Increased Job Loss
The number one concern of expanding AI technology development is potential job loss for people.
If companies use AI technologies to automate the performance of repetitive workplace tasks, they will ultimately replace low-skilled workers in manufacturing and other job positions.
AI-based automation could replace millions of jobs for people throughout the world. Company leaders will be happy because they won’t have to pay as many employees to work for them.
Of course, the downside is that more lower-end workers will struggle to find suitable employment.
2) Potential for Inaccuracies
AI technologies still use algorithms that tell it how to act and respond to various requests and actions.
Because of this, there is still a potential chance for AI machines to relay inaccurate information or perform incorrect tasks for the humans relying on them.
AI depends on machine learning to recognize patterns and adapt to changes to perform complicated tasks.
In other words, it will only provide information or perform actions based on the commands you give to it. So if you don’t enter the correct commands, the AI may not provide accurate results for your requests.
3) Encourages Anti-Social Behavior
There is a real danger when AI replaces humans, not just for work-related tasks. People are now using AI chatbots for social and romantic purposes too.
Some of the newest AI chatbot apps can act like a girlfriend or boyfriend based on the messages you send to them. They will respond with human-looking messages to create the illusion that you’re chatting with a real person.
AI chatbots cannot cure anti-social behavior because they are not real people. All they will do is cause anti-social or lonely people to isolate themselves further from actual humans by forming a relationship with an imaginary AI partner.
4) Cannot Copyright AI Work
Do you want to use AI technologies to create artwork, imagery, blog posts, and other unique content? While these technologies exist, you’ll still have a problem with copyrighting them.
The United States Copyright Office only lets you copyright and legally protect human-produced works. They offer no copyright protections to machine-produced positions.
That means if you use AI technologies to create a website or build a product, you cannot make any copyright claim over the content produced.
5) Privacy Risks
Many AI technologies gather and evaluate the personal data of millions of people to produce content or relay information. These AI actions raise privacy concerns among people who don’t want their personal information to end up in the wrong hands.
More laws are needed to safeguard people’s personal information by requiring AI systems to have data protection technology.
6) Deepfake Content
Deepfakes are AI-generated content using images and videos of actual people. This AI technology can create fake videos of people and make them look like they are doing or saying something they are not doing or saying.
Criminals and extremists could use deep fake content to create false impressions of public figures, especially politicians. These false impressions could negatively affect the outcomes of elections and put people’s lives in danger.
Conclusion
AI has the potential to do many great things for people in the world. However, it needs to be adequately regulated to ensure AI systems don’t cause problems for people either.
That seems to be the one thing government officials agree on right now. Hopefully, they will pass legislation to keep people safe from the dangers of AI while still enjoying the benefits of AI.
