Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technologies that enable computers to perform higher-level functions like language translation, data analysis, and recommendation. It is the backbone of modern computing and combines machine learning and deep learning for business use. AI is revolutionizing the world by enhancing productivity and creating value, but also causing job displacement, privacy, and resource disparity. It is transforming industries, careers, and our lives, from self-driving vehicles to personalized streaming services.
AI in Everyday Life
AI has become integral to our daily lives, enhancing convenience and efficiency through virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa, chatbots, Netflix recommendation engines, and smart home devices that learn habits and optimize energy consumption, making our lives more sustainable.
AI in Business and Industry
AI is being utilized in various industries to optimize operations, improve customer experiences, and make informed decisions. In the financial sector, AI algorithms detect fraud and predict market trends, while retailers use AI-driven analytics to forecast demand and personalize shopping experiences.
AI in Healthcare
The healthcare sector is undergoing a significant transformation with AI-driven diagnostics, robotic surgeries, and personalized medicine. AI models aid in early disease detection, while chatbots and virtual health assistants enhance accessibility to healthcare services globally.
AI in Education
AI is revolutionizing education through personalized learning platforms, automated grading systems, and AI tutors, catering to individual learning styles and ensuring better comprehension and retention of knowledge. AI-powered language translation tools are also making education accessible across different languages and regions.
Ethical Concerns and Challenges
AI raises ethical concerns such as privacy, job displacement, and decision-making bias. The rise of AI-driven automation threatens certain jobs, necessitating workforce reskilling. Bias in AI models can lead to discriminatory outcomes. Addressing these challenges requires responsible AI development, transparency, and ethical considerations.
The Future of AI
AI’s future is uncertain, with advancements in quantum computing and general AI on the horizon. Despite its potential, its integration into society must be guided by ethical principles, regulatory frameworks, and human oversight. As AI reshapes our world, embracing its possibilities while addressing its challenges is crucial for harnessing this powerful technology for the greater good.
Students on Artificial Intelligence
Asang, a student of Sociology from Nagaland University states that she started using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT in the year 2024. Before the arrival of AI tools (ChatGPT), Google was her main source for searching information, answering questions, and researching topics quickly. It helped her read articles, news, and study materials easily. YouTube was my preferred platform for learning through videos, offering tutorials, lectures, and explanations on various subjects, making complex topics easier to comprehend, while Google and YouTube were crucial for skill improvement.
She also mention, she use AI regularly for academic purposes, especially for assignments, writing, and studying. It helps her to research topics, generate ideas, and improve the quality of my work. Whether it’s summarizing information, checking grammar, or structuring an essay, AI makes the process faster and more efficient. She also used AI make sure to think critically and verify information from reliable sources.
She also said that over-reliance on AI can reduce critical thinking if not used wisely. It is important to analyze information, think independently, and verify facts to truly learn and grow.
Youngtan a student of Political Science, said she relied on traditional research methods like going to the library, searching online databas, etc. She frequently utilizes AI tools for academic purposes, aiding in research, writing, and studying.
She said, AI tools enhance learning and can be beneficial, but they can also create dependency and reduce critical thinking if not used cautiously.
Kikhru, a chemistry student from Nagaland University, said he started used AI tools like ChatGPT only at the graduate level. Before the AI tools, he used Google and a dictionary for various study and research purposes.
He also said, AI tools offer benefits like error reduction, time saving, digital assistance, and unbiased decisions, but also have disadvantages like emotional intelligence, encouraging laziness, and job displacement.
Roko a research scholar said he started using AI tools like ChatGPT from 2024, before he used google for his academic and research purpose.
He said, AI has significantly impacted his research, providing time efficiency and convenient in-depth reasoning. However, it requires more incisive self-work and ethical values for publication, as AI requires more in-depth analysis and self-reflection.
He also said, AI tools enhance learning but also foster dependency and reduce critical thinking by providing easy access to information through AI tools and related sites.
Omnyei M Konyak, 4th Semester, dept. of
Journalism & Mass
Communication.
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