The Challenges and Promises of Artifcial Intelligence in the Contemporary Society: A Critical Perspective

The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various domains signals a transformative era. This study critically examines the dual-edged nature of AI’s adoption, focusing on the clinical context to highlight the complexity of healthcare and the indispensable role of human expertise. It explores AI’s potential to enhance efficiency and broaden service access, while also cautioning against risks like the skill erosion (deskilling) and overlooking nuanced, non-quantifiable elements of care. Emphasizing a critical, interdisciplinary perspective, this research advocates for balanced AI adoption, mindful of both its advantages and inherent costs, including overlooked externalities. By extending its analysis beyond healthcare, the study underscores the necessity of a thoughtful, multidisciplinary approach in designing and implementing AI technologies. This approach aims to ensure the equitable distribution of AI’s benefits and the thoughtful addressal of its challenges, fostering a society that benefits from AI’s potential while remaining vigilant of its limitations.