I’ll be the first to admit it: I have a strong instinctual dislike for AI, but I can’t quite put my finger on why. It’s not because I’m a technophobe or resistant to change, but rather a deep-seated feeling that AI is somehow… wrong. As someone who hasn’t delved too deeply into the world of AI, I decided to explore my own biases and try to understand where they come from.
One reason I think I dislike AI is that it hampers skill development. I believe that struggling to learn something and eventually mastering it is a more fulfilling experience than relying on AI to do it for us. But then I wonder, isn’t AI just another tool, like a video tutorial or a friend sharing their expertise? And shouldn’t people be free to choose how they want to learn and create?
Another reason I’m uneasy about AI is that it’s built on the backs of people’s online work. I know that AI companies gather data from social media and other online sources to train their models. While I understand that this data is often provided through terms of service agreements, it still feels immoral to me. Perhaps the real issue here isn’t AI itself, but rather the lack of regulations around data collection and use.
Finally, I worry about the environmental impact of AI. I’ve heard claims that AI companies use massive amounts of energy and resources, but I’ve also heard that some models can be stored locally. What’s the truth here? Is the value of AI worth the environmental cost?
As someone who’s still learning about AI, I want to acknowledge that my biases might be based on misunderstandings or misinformation. I’m open to learning more and understanding the perspectives of others. Perhaps then I can reconcile my instinctual dislike of AI with the reality of its benefits and drawbacks.