Forbes July 5, 2024
Artificial intelligence could contribute up to $15 trillion to global GDP by 2030, according to recent McKinsey estimates. It’s already begun reshaping our world at an exponential pace. AI-powered applications are streamlining workflows, optimizing processes and generating new data-driven insights across industries. The economic impact of AI adoption by firms is likely to emerge gradually, though, with a slow start due to upfront investment costs, followed by acceleration driven by competition and capability improvements.
Yet, this unprecedented technological prowess presents a paradox. While offering immense convenience and efficiency, AI risks eroding human agency—our ability and desire to think critically, make independent decisions and act upon them. If we blindly welcome AI into our lives, we may inadvertently jeopardize the very...