Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing our world as we know it. Technology has entered a new era with the invention of AI. FRONTLINE's documentary, In the Age of AI, they elaborate on the pros, cons, and new developments AI has made and could be making in the future.
The documentary first delves into the 2016 event that pioneered the legitimacy of AI. The game Go is an ancient game dating back hundreds and thousands of years. The AI developed by DeepMind was able to win four out of the five games played against world-champion Go player Lee Sedol. This was pivotal and demonstrated AI's remarkable ability to learn and make decisions in ways that even human experts could not fully anticipate.
The first hour of the documentary In the Age of AI by FRONTLINE explores the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and the profound impact these technologies are having on society. It covers how AI is transforming industries, from facial recognition in surveillance to automation in the workforce, and raises concerns about job displacement and privacy. The film discusses China's extensive AI development and government-backed efforts to gain dominance, emphasizing the global AI race and the ethical dilemmas arising as AI systems become more deeply embedded in daily life.
Artificial Intelligence has both positive and negative effects on our society. From changing the way we go about receiving information to protecting personal and private information, AI is making impacts no one could have seen coming on an enormous scale.
