Is artificial intelligence destroying human civilisation?

Artificial intelligence has been a topic of debate for decades. With the advent of deep learning and neural networks, AI is now able to perform tasks that were previously performed by humans. This has led to many experts believing that the rise of artificial intelligence will lead to the destruction of human civilization as we know it today. The intelligent and intellectuals, find it increasingly difficult to differentiate real intelligence from the mediocre and AI generated output. This is a challenge that we all face as our lives become more intertwined with artificial intelligence. How do you know who your friends are?