AI Now and the Future

AI

Submitted by: Michael Dorman

Unforeseen 25 years ago, AI has gripped and changed the landscape both academically and professionally. AI cannot be ignored, but at the same time its usage must be carefully utilized. The consequences of using AI can result in plagiarism, as it provides the benefit for humans to create work that is not in their own words. There are many benefits to AI from proofreading an email or assisting in the thought process.With most technology there is always a struggle of right or wrong usage. The individuals that understand and can use AI benefit the most.

I have embraced and use AI daily, but strictly as assistance only. I have a Pro ChatGPT account to access the most up-to-date technology to assist me with day-to-day tasks. It has replaced my Google searches and has helped me find quicker answers, increasing my efficiency and allowing me to accomplish my goals faster. Currently, as a small business owner, I am using ChatGPT to assist with my fiscal taxes. As this is a time-consuming task, I can use ChatGPT to expedite the results I am seeking.

As well, with my small business, I am also seeking to start using an AI chatbot to assist and answer questions from potential clients. The added value is that it can easily translate from Japanese to English, as my small business operates in both Japan and Canada.

In reference to the academic world, AI has greatly increased offerings to students, with multiple opportunities and the added goal of increasing the speed of acquiring knowledge. The theory is that it provides added value to assist us. I remember, as a child, using Coles Notes (Canadian thing) to help me analyze Shakespeare. The thinking was that this added value of a book would allow me to understand Shakespeare more quickly. In my opinion, this was my first experience with assistance to understand Shakespeare.

The idea is that AI is here to help us with an ever-expanding and more complicated world. Life has become more complicated due to advances in technology and competition. An edge needs to be acquired to help you become a forward-thinking person. The projected idea is that if you do not adapt, you will not be able to compete. The majority of the world is based on simple logic, and minimum wage has shown this. To be competitive in the future, we need to be able to embrace technology and use AI to excel in our lives and careers.