AI in the World Today
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Hiding from Ai Facial Recognition
As Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve; there will inevitably be pros and cons to how it is used. For example, facial recognition. It can be used to detect different animals, places and faces. Meta data now records everything we snap photos of: location, time, place. Now, facial recognition can do that too. We all had…
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The Upsides and Downsides of Agentic AI—and How to Overcome the Challenges
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries at an unprecedented rate, and one of the areas most vulnerable to this transformation is customer service. As AI continues to evolve, its ability to replace human roles is becoming more evident. According to Glimsdahl (2024), AI could potentially handle over 51% of customer service and help desk roles…
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The Impact of AI on Music
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming various aspects of our lives, and the music industry is no exception. From composition to production and even performance, AI technologies are enhancing the way music is created, shared, and experienced. The integration of AI into music not only supports artists but also engages listeners in innovative ways. One of…
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What Economic impacts could be seen from AI in the next decade?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to reshape the global economy over the next decade, driving significant growth and productivity improvements across various sectors. While the exact scale of AI’s impact is still up for debate among economists and researchers, its potential is undeniable. Economic Growth and Productivity AI is expected to make a substantial contribution…
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Ai “Art”?
We all witnessed last year how generative AI tools exploded in popularity, offering users the ability to create “art” by typing prompts. Everything from tik tok filters, profile pictures to actual “prompters” selling their images as hand-drawn. While it may seem fun and harmless at face-value, this rapid advancement has sparked a heated debate, particularly…
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Faith in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Do you believe in God? This age-old question takes on new dimensions in our rapidly evolving technological landscape. As a young girl, I remember the introduction of computers in our school. Those enormous machines, marked with the iconic Apple logo, hummed to life with a combination of sounds. The black screen, punctuated by a…
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Where are we headed with AI
Some 979 technology pioneers, innovators, developers, business and policy leaders, researchers and activists answered the questions below in a canvassing of experts conducted in the summer of 2018. “Please think forward to the year 2030. Analysts expect that people will become even more dependent on networked artificial intelligence (AI) in complex digital systems. Some say…
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A.I. and the environment
As LA burns, winters get shorter and storms get stronger; the discussions around climate change are ongoing. But there’s a new culprit to add to the mix: artificial intelligence. The carbon footprint caused by training AI models is much larger, and much more serious than we are hearing about. The dirty secret? They require enormous…
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AI: A Benefit or Detriment to Human Learning
Generative AI has rapidly transformed into a comprehensive toolset since its maturation in 2023 and 2024. These tools offer remarkable capabilities, enabling users to research topics in record time and develop work products tailored to specific writing styles. By accelerating workflows and enhancing accuracy, AI presents undeniable advantages. Yet, it raises a critical question: does…
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AI in Accounting
As I near retirement age, I had no interest in AI. I said to myself, it doesn’t effect me. Then I got a rude awakening when I started to research AI in my field of work, accounting. I already use several AI apps which I didn’t even know were AI. I also have an Alexa,…