As I read the first chapter for Surfing the Tsunami I tried to think about areas where I have seen artificial intelligence. The first item that came to mind was my phone. Here is an item that can hear what I am talking about and the next moment I am looking on a website, social media page, etc... here comes some ads regarding my discussion. Of course, it would be nice if they sent the ED ads to my husband and not me (and yes, I am kidding).
Although none of these items can think for themself (Sorry Hal), I do not believe we are too far off on that front. As I am in the world of healthcare I thought of the following scenario:
Manny discusses with family how he has been feeling tired since their camping trip. Phone hears this and Manny receives information from updated camping supplies to help you feel like you are sleeping at home to various bug sprays that all repel ticks. TICKS - codeword in ad is noticed by AI, information spat out: ticks, Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Fever.... Information hits Manny's various feeds and he begins to wonder if he might have been bitten by a tick and did not know it. Manny goes to doctor, doctor finds tick on Manny's right side with all the tell-tale signs of Lyme Disease.
Now that is obviously AI being used for good. Sadly, I live in America and I am sure that many will incorporate techniques of AI into finding ways to make money.
Kelsey, Todd: Surfing the Tsunami: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Options for Responding
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