ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE- A BOON OR BANE?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that deals with the machine intelligence that is incorporated within the machines and helps them to act like humans and animals. The machines incorporated with AI can perform various tasks like speech recognition, handwriting recognition, robotic performances, puzzle-solving, and a variety of other works. AI has its inception at the very beginning of 1956 and since early 2000 it has captured wider landscapes. In the current scenario, AI is used in various fields of engineering, medical science, agriculture, etc.

AI-A BOON

1. INDEFATIGABLE: Unlike humans the AI machines are indefatigable, they can continuously work for a long period of time without any disruption until any breakdown occurs.
2. PERFORMS COMPLEX TASK: AI machines are cable of performing the difficult tasks at less time than what is required by a human.  It is possible because the algorithm of AI is capable to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
3. CURTAILMENT OF ERRORS: Humans have a tendency to make some errors while performing some tasks but AI machines curtail the errors.  Also, the precision of AI machines is very high and a good feature.
4. DIGITAL ASSISTANCE: AI helps in reducing the manpower required for assistance as it acts and provides the facility of digital assistance. It is used in chat processes and many other virtual assistances.

AI-A BANE

1. EXORBITANT COST: The cost associated with the AI is very high as the AI machines are constructed with complex hardware and intricate with high the training which helps them to be adaptable for various tasks.
2. INAPTITUDE TO REPLICATE HUMANS: It is believed by many that AI machines can never replace humans. AI may be efficient than humans and has been smarter day by day but even though they will never be able to possess human-like moral concepts and emotions.
3. NO-SELF EXPERIENCE: AI machines mainly depend on human experiences as they don’t have their own trait of it. The foremost difference is that machines don’t have the quality of being reactive to environments.
4. UNEMPLOYMENT: The increment of AI machines is dwindling the job opportunities of humans.  The overusing of AI-based machines by humans can lead to highly dependent on them which can lead to loss of thinking ability.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the wider range of concept or tool that is part of computer science. It has got many benefits and disadvantages. The efficacious use of AI machines can help to overcome some major disadvantages. AI has fully revolutionized the era and continuously it has been widening its area.