What is AI
Artificial intelligence or better known
as AI is a machine that has the ability to “perform
all the cognitive functions we usually associate with human minds,” essentially AI is a machine system that can think the
way that humans think. AI can be used for various tasks, such as problem
solving, decision making, and various other tasks. Over the past couple of
years AI has taken the world by storm, everyone is so fascinated and horrified
about what this new machine system could mean for their lives.
AI in the workforce
AI has been a part of the workforce
for years now, using things like google now or Microsoft's Cortana to help
complete tasks or answer questions at work is how AI has been part of the
workforce. Today 35 % of companies in the United States use AI to help them
with work related tasks, and about 42% of companies are working on implementing
AI into their companies. Companies use AI to help track the progress that their
employees are making, some companies use AL to aid in their hiring process by tasking
AI with reviewing resumes, sourcing data, and scheduling interviews. A notable
example of this being used is in companies like Amazon and Uber, these
companies have trained their machines to know what a suitable candidate for
their company looks like and to schedule them for interviews.
Impacts of AI
Although the use of AI is seen as a step towards a more
advanced future with great advantages to help make tasks easier in the
workforce, it also has many disadvantages. AI is on its way to replacing 18% of
the world's workforce in the upcoming years. According to the Guardian, jobs that
may include coding, research, or customer service have a higher chance of being
replaced by AI in the upcoming years because these jobs have a lot of repetition
which is something that AI programs excel at.
On the other hand, AI has also been
credited with helping employees lessen their workload. Having access to a
system that can formulate answers and solve problems to tasks that would have
taken hours can be a handy tool to have when you need it. AI can also help
people to reduce the risk of errors in their work, ensuring that things are
done correctly. Overall, AI is something that will be part of everyone's work
life in the future, it is up to us to make the most out of it, and really use
it to benefit the people the most.
