Tasks previously performed by humans are now being done by artificial intelligence as well as machines. While some people argue that this is a positive development because it makes work easier, some refute this idea claiming that even the most productive people tend to become lazy due to that and therefore, a negative development. This essay agrees with the view that introduction of AI-driven systems and machines is a positive development.
It is argued that the use of advanced technology such as AI makes people prone to laziness. This is because most people in workplaces limit their thinking capacity and creativity because machines can do it for them without much effort. Despite the fact that such automated technology can sometimes make mistakes, professionals still ignore this. For example, in some sectors such as those that offer legal services, professionals will use Artificial intelligence applications to analyze documents and make suitable legal drafts. In spite of its efficiency and speed of work, these systems can sometimes overlook important details which can be costly if not verified by a human being and for this reason use of such technology can be seen as a negative development.
However, this technology offers numerous benefits such as simplifying work especially for people that have more responsibilities than they can handle. This gives such people an opportunity to attend to other more important activities that machines may not to able to handle. For example, AI-powered robots can be used at home to clean and organize the house while parents use this time to bond with family and in some instances, deal with pending office work. This increases their productivity and consequently leads to improved living standards due to higher income.
In conclusion, while it is believed that innovative technological systems such as AI and robots inhibit creativity and promote laziness, these developments offer a lot of benefits since they simplify tasks. Therefore, this development is a positive one.