In The Age Of AI

After watching the Age of AI video, it is worrisome to me that so many jobs have great potential to be overtaken by AI. Unemployment would become a large issue if basic jobs, such as being a cashier, no longer require humans.

For example, fast food restaurants including Panera already use an electronic self-ordering system for customers instead of speaking to a cashier. Although this may be convenient, efficient, and save the restaurant money, it can lead to fewer people being able to find a job to support themselves.

Many people in the United States do not have economic stability, and more advanced jobs typically require education or experience that some do not have access to. Therefore, they are not able to afford to buy a course to advance their skill sets for a higher-paying job or can't afford to spend their time stepping away from their jobs to learn new things. This is an upsetting predicament and is realistic to become a widespread issue.

A.I. Surveillance

This video taught me a lot about the surveillance of AI, not only in America, but also in China. It was kind of frightening to learn about. Particularly, China having cameras on every major street to watch and identify the citizens feels very invasive.

In addition, there are camps for educating people more about politics, and they have reported deaths. This system is inhumane and hopefully will not make it's way to any other countries. 

I agree that AI could be used to advertise things to people who may be interested, but it's not acceptable to use surveillance to give certain people specific messages to sway their political vote. Manipulating citizens to vote a certain way is unjust and immoral.

While AI can be useful, I think it is important for laws to be made that restrict the government's power on surveilling the public. People deserve privacy in their everyday life and should not be invaded by new technology.