Council Post: 14 Ways AI Could Become A Detriment To Society

There's no question artificial intelligence has brought many benefits to both people and businesses. From helping consumers shop and answer questions online to boosting productivity and customer service to treating illness and tracking the spread of COVID-19, AI has been a tremendous boon to society in many ways. Completely dependent on the humans who build and train it, AI can be infused with the biases of its creators. And other negative consequences can come with the increasing dominance of AI that aren't obvious to the average layperson. While AI is an incredibly useful tool, it's important for governments, businesses and the public at large to be aware of what can happen if AI is used indiscriminately or without diligent human oversight.