AI1-E1: AI Is Here, Whether We Like It or Not
Greeting Steemit Family
I have been following discussions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) for some time now. Almost everywhere you turn, someone is talking about AI. From social media to technology companies, schools, businesses, and even ordinary conversations, AI has become one of the most discussed topics.
As a web developer based in Bamenda, Cameroon, I cannot pretend I haven't noticed these changes. Technology has always been part of my daily life, but I must confess I am not someone who fancies everything about AI.
I have my reservations, and I believe there are many people who share similar feelings. However, whether we like it or not, AI is here, and it is gradually becoming part of our everyday lives. I remember how it was fought on the Steemit platform. Now I can see the images all over Steemit.
What exactly is AI?
Before going further, let me put this in simple terms. Artificial Intelligence is technology that allows computers and machines to perform tasks that normally require some level of human intelligence.
For example, you can ask an AI tool to write a letter, explain a mathematical problem, help you understand a programming error, generate an image, or even give you ideas for a business.
Some years ago, getting answers to certain questions required spending hours searching through websites, reading articles, and watching tutorials (Google and YouTube). Today, some of these tasks can be completed within minutes with the help of AI.
This does not mean that AI knows everything. It simply means that technology has given us another way to approach certain problems.
As a web developer, I cannot ignore AI
My work involves developing websites, managing hosting services, and helping people establish their presence online. In the past, when I encountered a technical problem, I would spend time searching Google, visiting forums, and checking documentation before finding a solution.
Today, I can also use AI to explain an error, suggest possible solutions, or help me understand a particular programming concept. Sometimes it works perfectly, and other times it gives answers that need correction.
That is one thing I have come to understand: AI can be helpful, but you still need to know what you are doing. I don't think using AI makes someone a better developer automatically. You still need to understand the basics of web development, know how to write and read code, and be able to identify when something is wrong. For me, AI is becoming another tool in my working environment, just like Google, VS Code, and other software I use.
Should we be afraid of AI?
This is where things become interesting. There are people who believe AI will take away jobs, while others see it as an opportunity to improve productivity and create new opportunities. I think both sides have something worth considering.
Some tasks that previously required several hours can now be completed much faster. This means businesses may need fewer people for certain activities. At the same time, new opportunities are also emerging for people who understand how to work with these technologies.
For young people in Cameroon, especially those interested in technology, I think this is something worth paying attention to. We should not wait until AI becomes part of every workplace before we start learning about it. Even small businesses can benefit from these tools. A business owner can use AI to prepare product descriptions, draft customer messages, generate ideas for social media posts or organise daily activities. You don't necessarily need to be a programmer to start using AI.
My position: Learn, but don't depend on it completely
I am not saying that everyone should become an AI expert. Neither am I saying that we should accept everything AI produces. What I believe is that we need to understand what is happening around us. Personally, I want to learn more, experiment with different tools, and understand how they can improve my work as a web developer.
At the same time, I don't want to become someone who cannot complete a simple task without asking AI for assistance. Human thinking, creativity, experience, and decision-making still matter. AI should help us improve what we do, not make us forget how to think for ourselves.
This is just the beginning of my 30-day journey into Artificial Intelligence. I will be sharing my thoughts, experiences, observations, and some of the things I discover along the way. I will also look at how AI can affect people like us living and working in Cameroon.
I may not agree with everything about AI, but I am willing to learn and understand it better. After all, technology keeps changing, and we cannot continue doing everything the same way simply because that is what we are used to.
What about you? Are you among those who are excited about AI, or do you still have reservations about how it is changing the world?
I would love to hear your thoughts.
**Series on AI **
Cheers
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@fombae
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Thank you very much sor for elaborating on this topic. It is indeed one that we need to talk about.
Ill stress more on the propensity of people depending on the tool.
I'll edit a quote Rick Joyner said, by saying that,
When the purpose of a thing isnt known, it will surely be abused.
I stand with your poknt of view, that AI should be used but not be depended upon. I totally understand that people want the job done easily and in a fast way. But AI is slowly replacing the creaticity locked up in each and everyone of us.
AI will be of a great advantage to an intellectually hardworking person, but to a lazy one, it will become a toy. Even the most basic tasks will be done by AI.
Imagine wanting to give someone advise and the first thing you try to do is to ask AI to help you, without trying to think it by yourself.
Hahaha, like you mentioned, the little thing: we could use our brains. Some will immediately turn to AI. True, a lot of us are abusing the use of AI.
So far, the use of AI requires some level of knowledge. I tell my interns, AI doesn't generate data. AI made used of already uploaded data. AI is not a toy, as you mentioned. This is the reason you see me trying to share my thoughts.
Next, I will be sharing my first experiences and how reluctant I was to start using AI.
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Me quedó dando vueltas eso de que usás AI para entender errores de programación pero después tenés que corregir lo que te devuelve; me pasó varias veces con código y es tal cual. ¿Usás alguna herramienta puntual para debuggear o vas rotando según el tipo de error?