The age of artificial intelligence (AI) is upon us. Although its use may be hotly debated, AI’s ability to revolutionize our lives is on par with the power of electricity \u2014 sure, some 19th-century citizens may have been unwilling to blow out their candles, but their denial of progress didn\u2019t stop its inevitable adoption. Today, electricity is considered essential \u2014 and AI will soon be joining it.<\/p>\n
When revolutionary technology becomes readily available, it redefines many aspects of our lives. Even if you’ve sworn off every chatbot, AI still influences you every day. If your phone has face recognition, you\u2019re already on the bandwagon; and when your favorite streaming service makes personalized suggestions for your next big binge? You can thank AI for that, too.<\/p>\n
This isn’t to say you’d be wrong to be wary. The ethics of AI remain uncertain as we debate its rules and regulations \u2014 but if you refuse to join the conversation, you might just be left behind.<\/p>\n
Read part 1 of our exploration of AI \u2014 the history of artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n
Artificial intelligence<\/a> is the ability of software, machines, and other technology to complete complex tasks using an input of data. But here\u2019s the catch \u2014 AI can learn<\/em>. The more we use artificial intelligence<\/a>, the smarter it becomes.<\/p>\n It may seem like we’re in the midst of an AI apocalypse, but this tech has been a long time coming.<\/p>\n