Since the release of ChatGPT by the end of 2022, the world has changed and will never be the same again. The number of generative AI tools that have emerged in every area of business is immense, and the number of AI users has been increasing exponentially. In fact, it is forecasted that the global number of AI tools users worldwide will continuously increase between 2024 and 2030 to reach a total of 414.7 million users, an increase of 131%.
This rise of AI presents challenges but immense opportunities. In this article, we will tackle the most pressing fears that people have about AI, the unlimited opportunities, and how we can help your organization adapt fast to this trend.
The Top Fears Around AI
Artificial intelligence is not without its challenges. Here are the top fears associated with the use of generative AI.
Fear 1: AI will kill jobs
This is the most widespread fear that employees have about AI. However, AI will not be killing jobs, but employees who do not use AI will get out of work. The greatest benefit that comes with AI is that it removes the mundane, repetitive part of any job to free you up to focus on the impact-making, relationship-building work that no machine can make. You can also use AI for inspiration, proof-reading, double-checking, consulting, etc. Consider it your digital best friend.
Fear 2: AI gives robotic responses
There are some people who still cannot trust the quality of work generated by AI. This boils down primarily to the way they are using it. It is crucial to understand that Gen AI tools do not function the same way as a Google search. There is an art and science to prompt engineering so that you can write the best prompts to get the best results. More importantly, getting the best results from AI is not about simply writing the first prompt right, but it’s also about learning how to do prompt follow-up and personalization.
Fear 3: AI poses a great data security risk
Generative AI has made cybersecurity crimes easier than ever. In fact, 40% of all phishing emails targeting businesses are now generated by AI. Moreover, 61% of organizations saw an increase in deepfake attacks over the past year, many of which were generated by AI. With that in mind, it is not surprising that 60% of IT professionals feel their organizations are not prepared to counter AI-generated threats.
All hope is not lost, though! AI, on the other hand, can also be used to strengthen data security systems, compensate for cybersecurity skills gaps, and build AI-powered preventive strategies.
Fear 4: AI will kill copyrights
AI imposes huge intellectual property and copyright infringement issues. The violations primarily stem from the illegitimate use of copyrighted work as input to the training data given to the AI model. To safeguard against this huge risk, organizations should demand terms of service from generative AI platforms that confirm proper licensure of the training data that feed their AI to ensure the safety of organizational data. Furthermore, organizations need to raise awareness about such issues among their employees, especially the ones working in content creation, design, media, or software development.
Fear 5: AI will weaken human skills over time
It is true that you lose the skills you do not lose. However, AI shall not replace human employees completely. Employees are still going to use all their skills on the job. It is just that they will use the skills that matter more. Moreover, AI can actually help develop employees’ skills. There are many Gen AI tools that produce highly simulated scenarios and case studies that make learning the hardest skills easy in a safe environment. Our AI Conversation Simulator, Caisy, does just that, helping you develop your skills while receiving real-time, personalized feedback.
Is Your Organization AI-Ready?
These were the top AI-related fears that organizations and employees worldwide have. Some of them are real, others unfounded. In all cases, the unlimited opportunities presented by AI necessitate that we overcome the fears, mitigate the risks, and develop our organizations’ AI capabilities. To learn more about our AI offerings, explore our AI Skills Solutions.
