Artificial Intelligence: Too Much Control?

Today's society relies on technology more than it ever has in the past. To an extent, this is extremely beneficial as it encourages a sense convenience and immediacy in regards to productivity. However, even technology has its limits. With artificial intelligence development gradually increasing in demand, the boundaries of technology continue to be pushed to the point of moral questioning. How much artificial intelligence should technology have, and is there a line that has already been crossed?

With large companies such as Facebook, Google, and Amazon investing great amounts of time and money into artificial intelligence development, the potential for smarter AI is imminent, to say the least. While there could be great benefits to an increasingly intelligent AI, the moral boundaries of using such technology are put into question. How much control should artificial intelligence and robots have over our daily lives?

The answer varies by case. Because artificial intelligence is just that, artificial, there is only so far a machine can go when it comes to judgement. Regardless of how high-tech a machine is, artificial intelligence should not replace human intelligence completely. Robots rely on artificial algorithmic logic in contrast to the complex emotional thought process of the human brain. Blurring the line between man and machine is a dangerous line to teeter on, as it devalues the logic of humanity. By relying on technology to do our thinking for us, it devalues our ability to make decisions on our own.

The line between man and machine has definitely been blurred, but due to advancing developments, artificial intelligence is definitely on its way to becoming prominent in our society. However, the cost of such advancements is high on a moral level, and it appears that developers of such AI are willing to accept it.