The Real Concerns of Artificial Intelligence

The excitement surrounding artificial intelligence often overshadows the pressing issues it already presents in society. Current concerns include biased algorithms that affect critical areas like criminal justice, illustrating how AI can perpetuate existing inequalities. Jennifer Golbeck emphasizes that rather than fixating on hypothetical scenarios of sentient machines, attention should be directed toward these immediate and tangible problems. By addressing these realities, society can work toward creating responsible AI applications that prioritize fairness and accountability.