Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere.   When I Goggle AI, even an “AI Overview” informs me that it  “… refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes in machines, enabling them to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence like learning, reasoning and problem-solving.”  The AI Overview comes up first and I must scroll down to view other definitions.

I acknowledge that AI is transforming the world and that I don’t really understand how it

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works.  Hopefully, it will be used in a manner to make life and our world better.  Or as some predict, it will destroy humanity, the economy, art – take your pick.  The effects are probably all around me without my even being aware of it. This week it surfaced in an unexpected way.

I went to see an orthopedist for a minor issue with my hand.  The next day I was able to view the physician’s notes on the patient portal.  At the end of his notes was this statement:  “Parts of this encounter note have been generated by AI based on audio conversation. Patient consent was required prior to utilizing this technology. Content review was required prior to finalizing the note.”

While I will not be a Luddite railing against this new “machine” and the displacement of jobs, I will be cautious of its use and misuse.  Perhaps I will still light a candle to summon my muse for creative assistance.