Why is AI Such a Polarising Subject? Does it Change Everything? Or Nothing?

from blog The Angry Dev, | ↗ original
AI seems to be a very polarising subject. On the whole, most people seem to be in one of two camps: “AI IS THE FUTURE OF EVERYTHING!" or “AI IS TERRIBLE AT EVERYTHING! IT’S NOT INTELLIGENT AT ALL” (caps intended). The polarisation around AI stems from multiple factors, including misunderstandings, exaggerated expectations, fear of the unknown,...