Whether we like it or not, it seems that AI is here to stay.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of daily life. We are used to voice assistants like Siri and Alexa giving us personalised recommendations on music streaming platforms and answering our questions, but AI is quickly advancing and shaping how we interact with technology.
It’s not just used by those who want a more straightforward answer than using a search engine – businesses are now also taking advantage of this tool to automate tasks, analyse data, and improve customer experiences. Creative fields such as music, art and writing are also seeing a surge in AI use to generate content and push creative boundaries. You may not realise it, but AI has become integrated into our digital world, influencing the content we see every day.
With these advancements come certain questions. How much should we rely on AI? While it offers many benefits, questions arise about privacy, reliability, and the impact on our jobs and creativity. So, we asked our readers: Do you use AI?
Some voiced scepticism. Justin Nicolás Bolt questions its reliability, stating, “Anyone else find that Google’s new AI search bot gives the most utterly idiotic, irrelevant results?” Similarly, Deb Horses shares a negative experience, saying, “NO! Used it a few times & got worse than poor results.” These comments note that AI, while helpful, may not be a trustworthy source of information.
On the other hand, some readers praise AI’s effectiveness. Keith Holland shares a positive experience, “Yep, get excellent results.” Andrew McLaughlin Findlay echoes this, saying, “Yep. ChatGTP, brilliant info.”
Others totally reject any use of AI. Magi Sloan says, “No. I can think for myself.” Similarly, Martin Gautier says, “No. AI is rubbish.”
Emma Monks points out that AI is already deeply embedded in everyday life. She writes, “Of course. And all these people who say they don’t use AI do… they just don’t realise it.”
While a handful of people admit to using AI and praise its results and convenience, the majority remain sceptical. Some acknowledge using AI tools like ChatGPT and OpenAI with positive results, while many others avoid AI entirely, or have been disappointed by the results. As technology evolves and tools like this become more accessible, one thing is clear – whether we like it or not, it seems that AI is here to stay.