Responsible AI Use and the Potential for Positive Change | Mihika Khan | TEDxYouth@AISD
Artificial Intelligence often sparks fear, awe, and debate—frequently portrayed as an unstoppable force leading to either salvation or destruction. But what if the real power lies not in AI itself, but in how we choose to use it?In this insightful TEDx talk, Mihika Khan challenges the deterministic narratives surrounding AI, offering a fresh perspective: AI is not destiny—it’s a tool, much like an architect’s scalpel. Its outcomes depend entirely on the intentions and decisions of its users. It can either craft breathtaking innovation or cause deep harm—and the choice is ours.This talk explores: why AI is neither inherently good nor evil, the spectrum of possibilities AI presents for society, the ethical responsibilities of developers, policymakers, and everyday users, how thoughtful collaboration between humans and machines can address global challenges, the urgent need to "think again" about our assumptions and take an active role in shaping AI’s future.Aligned with the TEDx theme "Think Again," Mihika Khan's talk is a compelling invitation to reframe our relationship with artificial intelligence—not as victims of a technological wave, but as proactive architects of the world we want to live in. People often hear apocalyptic narratives about AI, painting it as an unstoppable force. But AI is not a pre-ordained destiny. It's more like a powerful tool, like an architect's scalpel. This tool can be used to create breathtaking masterpieces or inflict devastating wounds. The outcome entirely depends on us – the sculptors of our future. AI itself is neither inherently good nor evil; it's a spectrum of possibilities, showing both promise and peril. The crucial question is not whether AI will change the world, but how we choose to wield it. Can we harness its power responsibly, fostering a future where humans and AI collaborate to solve the world's greatest challenges? The time to think again, re-evaluate our assumptions and chart a course for a beneficial future with AI, is now. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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