Opinion

AI is taking over the world

Marquee Williams, Online Student Reporter

Nov. 9th, 2025

In recent years, artificial intelligence, which a lot of people call AI, has become one of the fastest growing technologies in the world. This includes checkout machines in grocery stores that make the job easier and computer programs that can write essays and full papers for students who use it. It is clear that AI has become a part of everyday life.

But is this a good thing or a bad thing? While many people see AI as an easy way to get things done that makes tasks easier and faster, others are worried that it’s starting to take over jobs that used to belong to humans. Moreover, that fear is beginning to come true.

One of the biggest concerns about AI is its impact on employment and the jobs it could
possibly take. Many companies are using AI to do work that once required people, such as
answering customer service calls and automation in factories. This means fewer job opportunities for workers, especially in industries that rely on routine or repetitive tasks of jobs. For example, some factories now use robots instead of human workers to assemble products because it is way faster and more cost effective.  Additionally, some restaurants have started using AI-powered kiosks instead of cashiers to avoid human error and reduce cost of employees.

Supporters of AI argue that the technology creates new kinds of skills they maybe would never have considered before AI, allowing for the creation of new job types. Supporters also say that people can learn new skills and work alongside AI instead of being replaced by them.

However, others who are more knowledgeable of AI point out that not everyone has access to the education or training needed for these new jobs, and they may not be able to afford it. As a result, many people and workers are struggling to find or even keep a job.

As AI continues to grow, it raises important questions about the future of AI and where the world is going to be with it. It seems the best option is for the Government and companies to find ways to balance how much Ai they are going to integrate and care a little more about protecting people’s livelihoods.

While AI can make life more convenient and easier for people, it’s clear that it also challenges how we think about work and can cause more problems than benefits, if we let it. However, at the end of the day, the world may be entering a new era where humans and machines must learn to work together rather than compete for survival.

As Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, puts it: “The future of AI is not about replacing humans; it’s about augmenting human capabilities.” This quote points to the idea that we will need to find a way to keep things balanced, to make the right decisions and do right by the people.