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People found ChatGPT and allied AI based generative tools helpful in generating texts, codes, business ideas, etc, writing poems, doing academic assignments, and doing allied things. They took these tools as a challenge to their jobs and existence when around 100 leading scientists and business owners including Altman and Geoffrey Hinton (father of AI) started claiming that AI tools might be smarter than human beings and out of control. The worry about AI moved further with the publication of Goldman Sachs’ study, which estimated that artificial intelligence could replace around 300 million jobs across the world. 

Professionals like copywriters, designers, developers, and allied others have been facing job losses since March 2023 due to various reasons. And artificial intelligence is one of those reasons. This has made people anxious about their professional life and existence. We, all the concerned people, have many queries in our mind. Questions like Should I worry about AI? and   how to get over AI anxiety are some examples of our queries. In this post, you will explore AI evolution, reasons to worry about AI content generation tools, its impact on society, and how to cope with AI anxiety: 

The Evolution of AI in Brief

AI or artificial intelligence is not a new term. It is closely related to computing. With it, computers can analyze data in a larger amount and use the same to to make informed business decisions. The origin of AI dates back to 1951 when Christopher Strachey wrote a document on the success of an AI computer program. Based on this program, a game on the Fetrranti Mark 1 computer was developed at the University of Manchester. After that and the invention of the internet and search engines, artificial intelligence (AI) tools have been present among us. The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 and a race for it after that made it a buzzword. AI based content generation tools are on the rapid and constant advancement path. Experts suggest that AI would be smarter than humans in the future.   

Why to Worry About AI or Artificial Intelligence Tools?

AI based content generation tools like ChatGPT, Bard, and DALL-E are very helpful in many ways. Whether you need ideas for a topic or help in composing texts, creating images, writing a poem, getting legal/psychological advice, or making a business decision, you find using these tools convenient. It is, as it helps you save your time, money, and resources. In spite of being helpful, there are some drawbacks or issues that make experts and common people worry about this emerging technology. Here are some of them:

Apart from the above, human credulity, endless abundance, compromise in quality and accuracy of data, prejudice, and complexity challenges are the flaws or reasons that make us worry about the use of AI tools. 

Impact of AI on Society 

A technical advancement from the past to the present like the industrial revolution leaves its impact on society. And hence, the boom in AI tools is not an exception to it. From the Cambridge Analytica during the 2016 US Presidential Election to the recent automation of some desktop jobs, AI tools have affected people’s thoughts and the way they work or decide. The automation due to the use of AI tools for content generation, different advice, and allied things would bring job losses (that are happening) and a flood of disinformation. If there is no proper regulation on the training of AI tools, there would be a day when these tools would be smarter than humans and would cause a concern for the extinction of human beings.         

How to Cope with AI Anxiety  

Several studies done across the world suggest that AI would replace around 300 million jobs across the world. Developed countries like the USA, the UK, and Japan would have more impact of job losses due to automation and an increase in the use of AI based tools. A fear of job loss is making many professionals like content writers, designers, developers, and human resource professionals anxious. As a conscious person, you need to deal with this AI anxiety. Here are some steps for your support: