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Kathleen Martin
Guest
Every new technology brings with it questions of ethics and unintended consequences. It’s right to ask these questions, but it’s also important to remember that humans are completely at the helm with how these technologies are implemented and when and where they are restrained.
Humanity is deeply ingrained in their success and failure. Looking closely, we can see technologies reflect humanity’s imperfections back to us. But I contend technologies like artificial intelligence can enhance, rather than reduce, the human experience.
Much has been made of digital echo chambers over the years, and in many cases, digital platforms have become dehumanizing. The platforms are not communities; they are launching points, and that’s largely because humans at the helm took it too far or chose not to use the technologies available. This is all part of our digital evolution.
The answer is adding humanity back into the digital world. What does this mean? In simplest terms, it’s remembering why and who the tech was envisioned for in the first place. It’s about striking balance.
Imagine a global digital community built to reflect the actual world around us, a diverse, globally attainable community. AI technology could build balanced, vibrant inclusive communities. When people see community moderation that rewards celebration and respect, then they themselves will become more conditioned to behave accordingly within the community. And when the community is a safe place, there’s room for creativity and expression, which is the essence of what it means to be human.
With AI, the digital age can complement humanity like never before. No doubt the training of AI for this application will go through some learning phases, but this application builds bridges and creates opportunities for authentic connections.
Continue reading: https://thenextweb.com/news/ai-can-enhance-real-virtual-lives-syndication
Humanity is deeply ingrained in their success and failure. Looking closely, we can see technologies reflect humanity’s imperfections back to us. But I contend technologies like artificial intelligence can enhance, rather than reduce, the human experience.
Much has been made of digital echo chambers over the years, and in many cases, digital platforms have become dehumanizing. The platforms are not communities; they are launching points, and that’s largely because humans at the helm took it too far or chose not to use the technologies available. This is all part of our digital evolution.
The answer is adding humanity back into the digital world. What does this mean? In simplest terms, it’s remembering why and who the tech was envisioned for in the first place. It’s about striking balance.
Imagine a global digital community built to reflect the actual world around us, a diverse, globally attainable community. AI technology could build balanced, vibrant inclusive communities. When people see community moderation that rewards celebration and respect, then they themselves will become more conditioned to behave accordingly within the community. And when the community is a safe place, there’s room for creativity and expression, which is the essence of what it means to be human.
With AI, the digital age can complement humanity like never before. No doubt the training of AI for this application will go through some learning phases, but this application builds bridges and creates opportunities for authentic connections.
Continue reading: https://thenextweb.com/news/ai-can-enhance-real-virtual-lives-syndication
