Throughout history, humans have sought an invention capable of mimicking the human mind in its pattern of thinking or ideology. Artists, writers, filmmakers, and game developers alike have attempted to find a logical explanation for the concept of artificial intelligence. In his novel “Ariohon,” Samuel Belter discussed machines and their significant role in the development of humanity, moving the world toward progress and prosperity.
Mrs. Rawasi Karim Al-Jabri pointed out that, in the past, artificial intelligence was confined to science fiction. However, by 2018, science fiction had transformed into reality as technology experienced significant growth on the ground. It became a major tool permeating all sectors and an integral part of daily life. From navigating cities and avoiding traffic congestion to utilizing virtual assistants for various tasks, the use of artificial intelligence has become inherent for the general interests of society.
Engineer Rawasi Karim Al-Jabri added that artificial intelligence and data science contribute to protecting lives and alleviating suffering by improving predictions and enhancing disaster response capabilities. Artificial intelligence encompasses various methods and disciplines, including vision, perception, speech, dialogues, decisions, planning, and problem-solving in robotics and other applications that enable self-learning.
Furthermore, Rawasi Karim Al-Jabri emphasized that artificial intelligence can advance economic development and progress across all sustainable development goals. However, it also brings economic, social, and ethical implications, requiring careful consideration in terms of data policy, including data protection and privacy legislation.
Rawasi Karim Al-Jabri discussed two crucial factors:
- Opportunities: AI offers benefits across many sectors, providing innovative services and improving range, speed, and accuracy. AI facilitates a shift from descriptive analysis to more sensitive and proactive evidence-based models and approaches, impacting various fields such as health, insurance, online search, entertainment, self-driving cars, visual recognition, translation tools, and more.
- Challenges: Regulatory frameworks and policies related to AI are still in the early stages of formation. Key policy issues include the use, accuracy, and methods employed by AI tools, accountability and responsibility associated with their use, technology/technique approaches, bias, data privacy and security, equitable use of AI, and limited know-how.
In the realm of trust in AI models, transparency remains a challenge. The issue of bias, both unintentional and intentional, raises concerns about racial, disability, and gender biases in AI and machine learning algorithms. Data privacy and security are paramount, and equitable access to AI resources is crucial to avoid deepening divides.
In conclusion, the use of artificial intelligence in daily life is crucial for shaping the future. For instance, the United Nations utilizes AI to achieve sustainable development goals, offering new services such as healthcare and remote medical examinations. The application of artificial intelligence in diagnostic models for COVID demonstrates its pervasive influence on improving vital systems across various fields.
Sources:
- Engineer Rawasi Karim Yousef Al-Jabri.
- Microsoft.
- Arabic BBC.
By: Writer and researcher – Mohamed Sherif Shanawa Al-Sinjari
