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andrewfontenelle's review
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While studying for my degree in Maths and Computer Science in the 1980s, one Professor was vocal in how the move towards automation would change our lifestyles. He suggested that it was the responsibility of society (Government, Private Companies, etc.) to prepare people for this change. On graduating, I went on to do a masters in Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), yet another area where machines take over human tasks. I now work for an IT company who offers products based on Robotic Automation and AI. These products are used by companies across a wide range of industry sectors.
My own experience and this documentary show how pervasive these technologies now are in human society.
I can see the many benefits of automation and AI, in the way it can remove the drudgery of repetitive tasks done by humans. Chatbots can provide a way to interact with people in a meaningful way in the right situation.
But almost forty years on from my studies, I don't feel that society has been adequately prepared for the change. There is also a worrying side to the use of AI-related technologies and Search engines. It has been shown that the bias and parameter settings of the programmer can seep into the algorithms used making them both gender and ethnically biased. The highjacking of AI to purposely direct people to or spread fake news and inappropriate content should be a concern. Also, where it isn't possible to determine why AI has made a particular decision is very problematic for me.
Overall, this is an excellent book showing the pros and cons of automation and AI.
My own experience and this documentary show how pervasive these technologies now are in human society.
I can see the many benefits of automation and AI, in the way it can remove the drudgery of repetitive tasks done by humans. Chatbots can provide a way to interact with people in a meaningful way in the right situation.
But almost forty years on from my studies, I don't feel that society has been adequately prepared for the change. There is also a worrying side to the use of AI-related technologies and Search engines. It has been shown that the bias and parameter settings of the programmer can seep into the algorithms used making them both gender and ethnically biased. The highjacking of AI to purposely direct people to or spread fake news and inappropriate content should be a concern. Also, where it isn't possible to determine why AI has made a particular decision is very problematic for me.
Overall, this is an excellent book showing the pros and cons of automation and AI.
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