Age of AI
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The idea of AI is something I find terrifying because of how it can negatively affect our society. Corporations that always want to find cheaper ways to do things will rely on the development of AI to save money. Robots don't need benefits, breaks, or pay. Aside from maintenance, that could help companies like Amazon immensely. The issue is that Amazon has around 1,525,000 full-time and part-time employees worldwide as of the end of 2023. They have 800 warehouse facilities with more than 700,000 employees working in them. I know 3 people who work for/ have worked for Amazon in fulfillment positions; These positions are threatened by AI, as they've already implemented it in several of their warehouses around North America.
I think AI does have important uses, especially in the medical field. Using AI to detect different types of cancers early can save lives. There is only so much humans can see and predict, but by using artificial intelligence, we can assist people in detecting cancer and provide treatment as early as possible. It also speeds up the process for radiologists who review the scans by being able to have problem areas broken down ahead of time. In 2021, a software called Paige Prostate was authorized by the FDA that is:
“The first artificial intelligence (AI)-based software designed to identify an area of interest on the prostate biopsy image with the highest likelihood of harboring cancer so it can be reviewed further by the pathologist if the area of concern has not been identified on initial review.”
My dad works at Duke as the research practice manager for the radiology department. When asking him about this, He agreed that it did an amazing job of dictating problem areas. But can it replace radiologists? The simple answer is no. In his words: “AI can see a ball, but an experienced radiologist can tell what kind of ball, how it probably got there, and how old it is.” As AI gets more info, it has the ability to detect things more efficiently. Once the AI stores the data from the radiologist, it can use that data to help the next scan. It’s a group effort! AI software isn't authorized to access patient history at this point, so the radiologist can cross reference that with the findings. We need the radiologist to have that human connection and get background on the patient to decide on treatment. This means that the AI will have to review notes written by people who might have human errors. The AI will store that human error and use it for future studies because it doesn't realize it is an error. This isn't a large issue because it's fixable, but with cancer research, it's an error that could be life-threatening to future patients.
AI is something I don't go out of my way to consciously use daily, but I understand the appeal of it. The United States is built on technological advancements, and this is an impressive one. Chat GPT can help people write professional cover letters, answer questions, and even correct their grammar! AI will only develop further from here, but when will it be too much?
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