of this series, we explored some of the unanswered questions around the use of artificial intelligence tools and platforms to gain the edge in career advancement. While there is great concern about responsible corporate use of AI from an ethical, moral, and legal perspective, it’s important to also look at the ethics and responsibilities that should be associated withAI use.
Educational institutions are also wrestling with this issue. There are documented instances of students, especially at the collegiate level, who are being denied proper grades because they were suspected of using AI to “cheat.” In one recently reported, a student’s paper was flagged by an anti-plagiarism tool as being AI generated, resulting in a “zero” grade.
Still, there is an acceptable side to AI usage: 40% say AI tools would help improve job prospects for socially or economically disadvantaged groups. In addition, overuse of generative AI may even present quality challenges. For example, many software developers find Github Copilot to be an impressive time-saver and productivity tool – code can be generated, or existing code ported to another language within minutes.by GitClear finds, based on an examination of 150 million changed lines of code over a four-year period.
Do individuals who do use AI to gain an advantage over others experience guilt or remorse if it helps them win in a competitive situation?How do we create a fair playing ground for humans to compete with one another — regardless of whether one is using AI assistance or not?This is the age of AI-driven possibilities, which are abundant and only beginning to be realized. One risks being left behind if they don’t use AI tools in any line of work.
Importantly, don’t become over-dependent on AI – as with just about everything in life, moderation is the key to success. One should rely on their own experience and insight to fashion new ideas and employ AI as a helpful assistant to formulate and bring ideas and innovations to their studies, work, managers, or markets.