In recent discussions of the growth of artificial intelligence, a controversial issue has been whether this growth should be considered helpful or fearful. On the one hand, some argue that AI can benefit humanity. From this perspective, there can be advances in medicine and science. On the other hand, AI could be a potential threat and danger to us. In the words of Tom Malinowski, one of this view's main propnents, "military robots will be able to pick out human targets on the battlefield and decide on their own whether to go for the kill." According to this view, robots could be able to think and make decisions that should be better left up to human beings to make. In sum, then, the issue is whether robots should be given the same thought processes and privileges as humans or not.
My own view is that the growing AI industry is going to be very beneficial. Although I concede that this can be a potentially threatening issue, I still believe that if executed properly, the use of AI can be properly maintained. For example, using AI's to help alongside people by reading their emotions or helping in the doctor's office. Although some might object that computers with AI might become renegade and have a mind of their own, I would reply that humanity will always overpower a computer. This issue is important because of the growing use and dependency of technology and the growth of artificial intelligence in the past few years.
Are there arguments against AI apart from the military concerns?
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