Due to AI, people would live more easily
and more conveniently:
In the manufacturing industry, the use of AI-driven robots can perform
precise assembly and quality inspection. For example, Tesla's automated
production line uses AI technology to improve production efficiency and
reduce labor costs. And according to research, AI can increase global
productivity by 1.2 to 1.5 times, which will create trillions of dollars in
value for the global economy.
The application of AI in scientific research can accelerate the discovery of
new drugs, such as Atomwise using AI to analyze the interaction between
compounds and target proteins to help discover new drugs. This can
shorten the time of new drug development by more than 50%, thereby
reducing the research and development expense and speeding up the
time to market. Then, it can help to create more profits as well.
In personalized services, online retailers such as Amazon and Netflix use
AI algorithms to analyze users' purchasing behavior and viewing habits to
recommend personalized goods and content to users. According to
research, such personalized recommendation systems can increase sales
by 10% to 30%, significantly improving user experience and satisfaction.
(By the way, I want to mention that this smart system may involve the
privacy of customers’ personal information. Because not everyone wants
to show the public what they like as well as what they buy, like some
patients, if the system does that, they may feel uneasy and
uncomfortable.)
In agriculture, AI can monitor soil moisture and nutrients in real-time, then
water and replenish nutrient solution at regular intervals and fixed
quantities, which ensures the growth of crops while also saving resources.
About the concerns
Impact employment: In areas where automation and AI technology are
widely used, such as transportation and manufacturing, many traditional
jobs may disappear. For example, autonomous driving technology may
cause truck drivers to lose their jobs. One study estimates that by 2050,
up to 80 million jobs worldwide will be replaced by AI and automation,
especially in low-skilled fields.
While many payments nowadays are using facial recognition technology or
fingerprint recognition, like WeChat pay and Alipay, which is very
convenient and fast, according to a survey, more than 70% of respondents
expressed concerns about the use of facial recognition technology,
believing that it may infringe their privacy.
Algorithm bias: If the training data of an AI system is biased, it may lead to
unfair decisions. For example, some recruitment algorithms have been
found to discriminate against female and minority applicants.
Safety of auto driving \ Vending machine sensitivity \ Dependence of AI
Solution
For enterprises and developers: 1. Enterprises should publish algorithm
documentation and explainability reports to ensure that the algorithm of
the AI system is transparent, and then users can understand its decision-
making process. 2. Use diverse and representative data sets during model
training to avoid biased results due to data bias. 3. Establish an ethics
review committee to ensure that product design and development follow
ethical principles. 4. Continuously optimize algorithms and functions based
on user feedback.
For academia: Strengthen research on AI ethics, law, and social impacts,
and cultivate AI professionals with social responsibility.
For government: Formulate relevant laws and regulations, clarify the use
specifications of AI systems, and ensure the protection of personal privacy
and data security.
For users and consumers: 1. Understand the potential risks and benefits of
its use. 2. Actively participate in product feedback to help companies
identify and solve problems in AI applications. 3. Choose AI products and
services that have a good reputation and meet ethical standards.
