Asking Smart Questions
By, Eli Levi
Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way in recent years, and it's becoming increasingly critical in a variety of fields. From healthcare to finance to education, AI is transforming the way we live and work. While many people are excited about the possibilities that AI brings, others are worried about what it could mean for their jobs and their futures.
It is clear that as AI becomes more prevalent, it will be more important to know what questions to ask than to have certain skills. This is because AI is constantly evolving and changing, and it's difficult to predict what will be important in the future. As such, critical thinking and the skill of knowing to ask the right questions will become the desired skill set of the future.
One example that comes to mind is from the healthcare industry, where AI is being used to analyze medical records, identify patterns, and make recommendations for treatment. This task was previously done by doctors and nurses, but now can be done by machines better and more efficiently. While this may make some people feel threatened, it's important to remember that AI can help doctors and nurses do their jobs more efficiently, freeing them up to focus on tasks that require human judgment and compassion.
In order to adapt to this changing landscape, it will be important to understand how AI works and to be able to ask the right questions about its capabilities and limitations. For example, if you are a doctor, you might want to ask questions like: "How is this AI system making its recommendations, and how accurate are those recommendations?" or "What are the potential risks and benefits of using this AI system in my practice?" By asking these kinds of questions, you can better understand how to use AI in your work and how to make informed decisions with it.
The advent of AI is an exciting development that has the potential to transform the way we live and work. However, it's also important to be aware of the potential risks and to ask the right questions about how it's being used. By understanding how AI works and being able to ask the right questions, we can better adapt to this changing landscape and make informed decisions about how to use it in our work. And, more importantly, skills like critical thinking and the ability to ask direct insightful questions will become that much more prevalent.