I’m worried about how easily people dismiss the capabilities of AI. A friend recently posted about how ChatGPT can’t even count the number of fingers in a photo or do simple calculations. They think this means AI can’t replace jobs. But that’s missing the point.
These small flaws are not a measure of AI’s true potential. AI can draft legal contracts faster than a junior lawyer, write functional code, generate marketing campaigns, analyze massive datasets, and create high-quality content. It’s not about what it can’t do; it’s about what it can do.
Dismissing AI because of a few niche limitations is like saying early cars would never replace horses because they broke down frequently. These technologies improve rapidly, and their capabilities are already transforming the job market.
The real danger isn’t AI’s limitations; it’s our refusal to take its capabilities seriously until it’s too late.
## Don’t Be Complacent
We need to acknowledge AI’s potential and prepare for the changes it will bring. This isn’t about fearing AI; it’s about being aware of its capabilities and making the most of them.
## What AI Can Do
– **Draft legal contracts**: faster than a junior lawyer
– **Write functional code**: in multiple programming languages
– **Generate marketing campaigns**: tailored to specific audiences
– **Analyze massive datasets**: in minutes, not weeks
– **Create high-quality content**: illustrations, videos, or music that previously required an entire creative team
## Take AI Seriously
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Recognize AI’s potential and start preparing for the future.