In our recent poll, we asked our readers about their feelings towards AI, and boy, did the results turn some heads! We presented four options: fascination, worry or perceived threat, and mixed feelings; along with an option for those who simply couldn't be bothered.

Surprising Lack of Concern
Strikingly, not a single soul expressed worry about the threat of AI. Quite fascinating, wouldn't you agree? However, it's possible that some individuals who chose "mixed feelings" might have a slight concern alongside their fascination with AI.

Indifference and Observance
Now here's an interesting snippet: a whopping 8% of respondents declared that they simply couldn't give two hoots about AI. While it's important to respect individual opinions, not caring entirely about a topic that is increasingly prevalent in our lives, raises some concerns. Staying observant and aware of the advancements and implications of AI is crucial, much like how those clever meerkats are in the wild, always looking around, observing, and keeping everything noted.

Complexity of Opinions
The survey also unveiled a rather intriguing revelation: 46% of the votes fell into two categories. One group was completely fascinated with AI. Yes, it's fascinating indeed. It's been around for many, many years but it just come into the general public's viewing. So, we are now at the stage where Joe Bloggs is really starting to understand what AI can do for us. While the other group had mixed thoughts about it. This mixture of responses underscores the complexity and diversity of opinions when it comes to AI.

The Moral and Ethical Side
Now, we lead our discerning gaze on the moral and ethical implications of AI. Treading this path requires a strong sense of personal responsibility.  I found a riveting TED Talk by Gary Marcus, an esteemed figure in AI research,  where in his talk on  "The Urgent Risks of Runaway AI - and What to Do About Them" stated  “that truth and reason will not survive the evolution of artificial intelligence. Not if untrustworthy technology continues to be integrated into our lives at such dangerously high speeds” - and this statement has stirred up a mélange of emotions in me. While the advancements and capabilities of AI are undeniably fascinating and beneficial, ethical concerns arise when considering its potential misuse, such as in the dark web and manipulating election outcomes. And so, he advocates for a global, not-for-profit organisation to regulate this technology, safeguarding democracy and our collective future.

The Legal Ramifications
On the legal front, while human creations are copyright-protected, AI produced creations are NOT. Recent cases highlight ethical concerns when AI-generated content is misrepresented. Passing off others' work as one's own infringes on copyright and diminishes originality. Proper attribution and transformation of ideas is essential. So if you are using AI to produce content then you are not covered under copyright law, as it gathers others content to produce content for you. Be very aware; you have been warned!

My Personal Take
In my own work, for example, I make a conscious effort to properly attribute quotes and acknowledge the original source when using it in my social media. If the origin is unknown, I honestly express uncertainty and focus on the value of the quote itself. This approach aligns with both legal considerations, ethical principles and values, as it respects the intellectual contributions of others while still using quotes as a valuable tool for communication.

Bonus: IP Protecting Tool
Enter Zigit, a nifty app developed as a powerful solution against copyright infringement and a shield for creative works. Just to be clear and transparent, I’m not paid to do this. But this app will become an invaluable tool for me and my team and and for anyone of you out there that create either Video or audio content. So I thought I’d share it here with you all. What Zijit does for content creators is generate a digital fingerprint of their voice, ensuring proper recognition of their masterpieces. With this software, creators can protect their intellectual property and effortlessly prove authorship in case of a legal squabble. It's like having Sherlock Holmes on speed dial!

Be a Meerkat
The field of AI continues to intrigue and arouse diverse emotions in people. While it provides enormous opportunities, it also necessitates a serious evaluation of its moral, ethical, and legal ramifications. We can harness the power of AI for constructive purposes and assure a secure and democratic future by staying alert and keeping our eyes peeled, as would a meerkat do in keeping aware and informed of what’s going on around, not by sticking our heads in the sand like the ostrich. We hope that we have provided you with useful information and prompted additional thoughts on this ever-changing subject, with you sharing your feedback in our small poll. By all means, put comments down. Let us know your thoughts, and what you feel about what's going on at the moment.


And, as always, stay true, stay you and keep bringing out your brilliance!