Topic: Effects of globalization on Indian society.
2. As with most technologies, there will be positive and negative impacts on society as artificial intelligence continues to transform the world that we live in. Examine. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
It’s estimated artificial intelligence (AI) will add as much as $15.7 trillion (more than Rs 1214 lakh crore) to the global economy by 2030. If current trends continue, much of this new wealth will be owned and controlled by corporations and individuals based in China and the United States, as well as by the national governments that represent them.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the positive and negative impacts from AI on the society.
Directive word:
Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context regarding AI and its role in Industry 4.0.
Body:
First, write about the positive impact of AI on the society – improve the efficiencies of our workplaces, avoid repetitive or dangerous tasks, it could increase happiness and job satisfaction, better monitoring and diagnostic capabilities in healthcare, solving crimes will be enhanced with artificial intelligence etc.
Next, write about the negative impact of AI on the society – dangerous privacy risks, exacerbates racism by standardizing people, and costs workers their jobs, leading to greater unemployment etc. Substantiate with examples.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward on how to maximise positives and minimise negatives.
