How Humans and AI Could Save the World

“It’s going to be interesting to see how society deals with artificial intelligence, but it will definitely be cool.” - Colin Angle

What does the future hold for humanity and AI?

Here we go, it's time for the grand finale of our AI series. We’ve covered the basics, the sneaky stuff, the risks, and how to future-proof your hustle. Today? We’re ending this ride on the highest note possible - because believe it or not, AI, if used correctly, could change the course of humanity for the better. However, that is a big IF.

Avoiding Doomsday Cliches

Sure, Hollywood wants you to think AI’s all killer robots and zombie chatbots. Terminator 2 came out before I was born, but it is still the cornerstone of what many think AI Gone Bad can amount to. But here’s the truth: AI’s biggest wins aren’t flashy - they’re potentially lifesaving. Think less Terminator, more Mr. Rogers with a supercomputer. Again, the key factor is humanity using AI responsibly. Here are some examples:

1. AI vs. Cancer: The Ultimate Smackdown

Imagine a world where doctors catch cancer before you even feel sick. That’s already happening.

• Example: AI scans medical images with eagle-eyed precision, spotting tumors the size of a grain of rice.

• Real Talk: In rural Georgia (the state, not the country), where hospitals are scarce, AI tools help overworked nurses prioritize patients who need urgent care. No robots in lab coats—just tech giving humans superpowers.

The Bigger Picture: AI’s speeding up drug discovery too. That pill that took 10 years and $2 billion to develop? AI’s crunching data to do it in two.

2. Climate Change? AI’s Got a Toolkit

You know what’s scarier than robots? A planet that’s 120°F (49c) in July. But guess who’s helping fight climate chaos?

• Precision Farming: AI tells Georgia peanut farmers exactly when to water crops, slashing waste and saving $$$.

• Wildfire Predictions: Cameras + AI = spotting smoke before it becomes a blaze. (Take that, California wildfires.)

• Energy Hacks: Google used AI to cut data center cooling costs by 40%. That’s like powering Atlanta for a year with the savings.

The Takeaway: AI’s not here to hug trees - it’s here to help us stop burning them.

3. The Everyday Miracles You Miss

AI’s not just curing diseases or saving polar bears. It’s fixing the small stuff that drives us nuts:

• Traffic Hell: Atlanta’s I-285 is still a parking lot, but AI’s tweaking stoplights to shave 20% off your commute.

• Disaster Relief: When tornadoes hit, AI maps damage in real-time so help arrives faster.

• Hunger Games: Apps like Too Good To Go use AI to rescue leftover biscuits from Waffle House dumpsters and get ’em to food banks.

Translation: AI’s the sous-chef in humanity’s kitchen - chopping onions so we can focus on the gumbo.

The Secret Sauce? Humans + AI = Unstoppable

The real magic happens when we team up. Think of AI as your nerdy best friend who’s great at math but can’t read a room. You bring the heart, it brings the spreadsheets.

• Scientists + AI = New materials for solar panels that don’t cost your life savings.

• Teachers + AI = Personalized lesson plans for kids who learn at warp speed (or snail pace).

• You + AI = Side hustles, creative projects, and maybe even that novel you’ve been “writing” since 2019.

Your Final Takeaway

The future isn’t about humans or AI - it’s about humans and AI. Will there be bumps? Absolutely. But if ensure we act responsibly with AI and use it as a tool, we’ve got a shot at building something truly wild. Yes, there will be bad actors who seek to use AI to nefarious ends, so like anything else, we need to be vigilant in our security and monitoring.

I hope you've enjoyed this week with our AI Intro series, brought to you by yours truly, Phil. It's been my pleasure to share some insights on this rapidly growing new technology. Next week, I hand you back to Sid, who has some exciting content coming. This will include content from the Seniors Online series, covering marketing, creating funnels, DIY Websites, and more, as well as some LPGA insight.

Maybe I'll see you down the road. I'm sure I will. Until then, stay curious, stay critical, and stay informed. Phil out!