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Winter 2015

Technology

CGI image of robotic figure

I was working cautiously and confidently, and even though I was the one who was feeding it a part by part, it seemed to be talking to me: “Someday you will be under my command. I will control you as you control me now. You are the one who made me and programmed me but be careful if I break free from your control. I will be your Master and not your slave as I am now.” These thoughts were a part of the mental conversation I had with the wilding machine Robot during my duty on the night shift at a factory producing parts for pick-up trucks for the GM.

After doing some searches, I found out about the ability of a machine or a computer program to think and learn and it took me to the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI). That branch of computer science strongly depends on the idea of building the machine capable of thinking, acting and learning like humans and imitating their behaviours.

AI became an important part of our daily life which has been changing because this technology is used in a wide area of day-to-day services such as smartphones, smart cars, and drones, social media feeds, musical media streaming services, video games, online ads networking, navigation and travel, banking and finance, smart home devices and security, and surveillance.

On the other hand, Artificial Intelligence has negative aspects or disadvantages. These disadvantages, especially in the industrial field which is essentially using the AI for running its procedure, include breakdown and loss of important information. Scientists have tried creating machines that can imitate the intelligence of the human, which have both its advantages and disadvantages. There is a high chance of a breakdown when using machines to complete different tasks. The aim of the machines is to allow efficiency in completing tasks, but in the case of a breakdown, it can be costly and time-consuming. In the case of a breakdown, there is a possibility for the machine to lose important information. There is also the high cost of maintaining and repairing the machines to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

To sum up, in my opinion, Artificial Intelligence is influencing our decisions and our lifestyles. AI is the present and the future reality with all of its pros and cons, so let’s enjoy this technology and let its revolution enter our daily life to get its benefits. Let's share our life with Artificial Intelligence. Let's be successful people who can see beyond what others see because we can’t achieve our dreams and business goals with wishes, but the will to make miracles happen.  Basically,’’ The Secret of Success is to always move forward’’.