Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a broad and evolving term, which refers to computer systems capable of performing tasks that normally require human intelligence. This includes capabilities such as: learning, reasoning, problem solving and language understanding.
Some experts equate the advent of AI to the Agricultural or Industrial Revolution, so it is imperative that this powerful tool be made available to individuals and small businesses. Not so long ago, AI was an exclusive domain, where only giants such as Alphabet (Google), Meta (Facebook) or Microsoft had a say. In a short time, it has been democratized, i.e. consumers and small businesses are starting to benefit from this technology. The aim is for as many people as possible to use this tool, both personally and professionally.
If knowledge of the tools offered by AI is not democratized, it could create a gap between those who have mastered the new technology and those who have been left behind.
In no order of importance, we are going to give 10 ideas that abound on the need for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to become an accessible tool for everyone on the planet.
10 reasons why AI should be accessible to all:
- Innovation: the creativity of a large part of the population results in an increased number of AI-based applications and solutions.
- Economic growth: the use of AI generates wealth by fostering the emergence of new businesses and industries.
- Improved decision-making: both individuals and organizations have access to powerful AI tools that enable them to make decisions based on information and data.
- Increased efficiency: automates processes and routines, freeing humans to concentrate on more important, creative and strategic tasks.
- Increased productivity: workflows, data analysis, communication and personalized services are optimized.
- Extra education: access to AI-powered educational tools and resources enables personalised learning and improved educational outcomes.
- More effective healthcare: using AI-based tools helps improve patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Fewer monopolies: reduces the risk of a small number of large corporations controlling AI. The result is a more varied and competitive market.
- Helps small businesses: SMEs, with access to AI tools, can compete with large companies.
- Promotes ethical use: the widespread use of AI by a wide range of actors allows the ethical aspects of AI to be addressed from multiple perspectives.
The popularization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will also bring some disadvantages, such as a possible increase in cyberattacks, the use of AI to commit illicit acts, or the misuse of personal information (privacy violations), among other aspects.
