Published on 2024-10-01 13:30
Every day, I see AI’s incredible potential. But even as someone deep in using AI for marketing, balance is always on my mind.
A few years ago, I visited the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Only 1,000 left compared to our 8 billion people. It made me realize how invasive we are as human beings. I went for adventure but left as an advocate. https://lnkd.in/gDAGCJJ2
Seeing this imbalance in nature made me think about the other ways we need to balance our approach to AI, especially where it impacts people.
► Lack of diversity in tech – Women are 16-20% less likely to use AI tools than men in similar roles. For AI to benefit everyone, we need diverse voices guiding it. https://lnkd.in/gtv9K3RE
► Job displacement – In the Philippines, experts predict AI could replace up to 300,000 call center jobs in five years. As discussed in the Bloomberg article (see link in comments), AI’s impact on call center jobs in the Philippines is causing real fear about the future.
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Marilynne Robinson once said, “We’re not enough in love with our own existence.”
This quote made me stop and think. In the AI era, it makes me wonder if we’re paying enough attention to the impact we have, not just on technology, but on each other.
We’re moving fast with AI, but are we as quick with ethics, new skills, and job creation? If we’re not careful, the risks could outweigh the benefits. https://lnkd.in/gdZntSb3
But I’m optimistic. As Oprah emphasized in her recent “AI and the Future of Us” ABC special, “We are the planet’s most adaptable creatures.”
Look how fast we adapted to remote work during COVID. New jobs in telemedicine, e-commerce, and tech cropped up. I believe we can do the same with AI if we act responsibly.
It’s crucial to invest in reskilling, ethical AI, and new opportunities. It’s not just about advancing tech, it’s about making sure people aren’t left behind.
How can we make sure AI works for more, if not all of us, not just a few?
#FutureOfWork #ResponsibleAI #TechForGood
