The Limitations of Predictive Technology

While AI systems, such as predictive texting and autopilot in planes, demonstrate remarkable capabilities, they also have significant limitations that can lead to failures. These systems generate predictions based on extensive data but struggle with situations they have not encountered, leading to potential operational errors. For example, an incident involving a plane returning from Hawaii highlighted how an intelligent autopilot system made incorrect decisions under operational uncertainty. This underscores a critical concern that AI may be ineffective at recognizing its own limitations, which can create risks in various fields, especially when human input is decreased.