If You’re Scared of AI, You’re Probably American

Go Home, Americans Are Scared Again

In a pathetic display of both ignorance and fear, a ‘Pew survey finds that a majority of Americans are more concerned than excited about the impact of artificial intelligence’. Wow, shocker! Like we didn’t see that coming from the group that thinks their phones are listening to their inane everyday conversations.

What AI May Bring, Other Than a Collective Panic Attack

Since we somehow have to consider the elephantine fears of our technophobic populace, let’s take a moment to consider the potential implications of AI, shall we? AI technology has the potential to transform medicine, manufacturing, and even our social interactions. I’d tell you to imagine a world where doctors can diagnose diseases with better accuracy and speed or one where manufacturing processes become faster and more efficient. But no, let’s just focus on the wholly alarming idea that robots may steal your desk jobs or listen to your pointless bitching.

Predictably Reactionary Conclusion

This knee-jerk reaction from a majority of Americans doesn’t so much call for more regulations on AI than it loudly broadcasts a lack of basic understanding of how AI works. What else would you expect from the same people who believe every clickbait article about “nerd-bots” enslaving humanity? Instead of buying into baseless fears, perhaps America should use this revolutionary technology as an opportunity for education and advancement rather than jealously guarding their outdated status quo. Oh, and by the way, your toaster doesn’t want to kill you.

Original article:https://www.wired.com/story/fast-forward-people-are-increasingly-worried-artificial-intelligence/