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By Jeremiah Jackson

Staff Writer

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technological tool meant to mimic human intelligence. AI has the capabilities to complete complex tasks on demand using data analytics, reasoning, and problem solving. Used correctly, Artificial Intelligence can solve problems at the click of a button.

One of the biggest factors contributing to using AI is how much it can speed things up. Computers have the power to process data and make decisions much faster than people can. Computers also have access to the internet helping them make wiser decisions. This means more efficient work, better products, and less time spent on repetitive tasks.  On a scale of one through ten Mark Legall, a junior at Hammond, states : “On a scale of 1 through ten I use AI about 6.5.” The use of artificial intelligence is spiking as the practical uses of Artificial Intelligence grows.

AI can also lead to better decisions. By analyzing a vast amount of data, AI can spot trends and patterns that can be difficult for humans to spot, helping businesses, help scientists, and governments make more educated choices.

Challenges and Concerns

However, AI isn’t perfect, and it still has its flaws. One major concern is job loss. As machines become more capable, some people worry that AI will replace human workers, especially in industries like manufacturing and customer service. Artificial intelligence is on track to take over the jobs of too many people. Fear of AI continues to grow as AI increases their technologies.

Over the next few years the fear of Artificial intelligence rises. Trent Thomas, a Hammond junior, says: “If the future of AI is Dystopic then I fear for the world we live in” . Due to limitations set on AI, Artificial intelligent dystopias are far from the future. Another challenge is bias. AI systems are only as good as the data they’re trained on. If the data is biased, the AI will be too. This can lead to unfair decisions, like an AI in hiring selecting candidates based on flawed criteria. Artificial Intelligence is programmed to filter out bias, and remove favoritism in the responses it replies with. When replying, AI will answer with unbiased information, and will try to provide both sides of the story if prompted.

What’s Next for AI?

As Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve, it will likely become even more a part of our lives. We might see AI improving education, helping to combat climate change, creating art, and voiceovering reddit stories. With large companies accepting AI like IOS, and Android a widespread acceptance of artificial intelligence may occur. But with these advances come important questions about how we use this powerful technology responsibly. 

In the future, AI will be about working with humans, not replacing them. With the right balance, AI could help solve some of the world’s biggest problems, while making everyday life a little bit easier.  Artificial Intelligence has the potential to be humans greatest Invention aside from the wheel.

By focusing on familiar examples like Netflix and self-driving cars, this version should make the concept of AI relatable and engaging for high school students. People believe that they do not use AI as much as they think, Trent Thomas, a junior at Hammond, tells an interviewer: “That on a scale of one through 10 my use of AI is about a 2 out of 10” . AI is more prominent than people tend to think. It belongs to most smartphones, and computers. Running in the background collecting data on you when you least expect it.