Beyond the Hype: How AI Algorithms Already Shape Our Daily Lives

In a recent video, Morgan, CEO of AfroTech and Blavity, shed light on the profound and often unacknowledged influence of Artificial Intelligence in everyday life. While preparing a meal, Morgan explained that algorithms are already integral to critical decisions, including individual credit scores, health insurance approvals, mortgage applications, and even children's education. She challenged the perception that AI is a distant future concept, asserting, "AI is already here." Morgan emphasized the need for a shift in perspective, moving beyond concerns about job displacement to explore AI's potential for positive societal impact, such as advancements in medical research like cancer cures, and the creation of more leisure time through automation. Discussing the emergence of "autonomous agents" capable of independent decision-making based on provided parameters, Morgan highlighted the dual nature of AI, capable of being used for both beneficial and detrimental purposes. She concluded by stressing the importance for individuals and organizations, like AfroTech, to proactively engage with and understand AI, advocating for increased focus on cybersecurity, data privacy, and equipping everyone with AI literacy to navigate this evolving technological landscape.