I’m writing this blog to help in my voyage – writing a novel that includes themes on Artificial Intelligence. I intend on using it as a tool to track my progress, explore applicable topics, and hopefully have some interaction with you. I believe I can help people understand both the state of software and AI, and from within this blog, answer questions people might have on the subjects.
There seems to be a lot of hype and, yes, fear about the future of AI. My overall goal is to show that AI is not separate from us, it is not a different organism, but a reflection of our thoughts, actions, and values. As a society, if we want to avoid the potential pitfalls of AI, we should understand our influence in how it is developed, packaged, sold, and used. For now, let’s set aside the dystopian view of the future of AI and explore both the possibilities and our responsibilities. We control the outcome, as a society, and knowing what is fact and what is fiction may aid us in this journey.