<p>Los Alamos, where the American atomic bomb was born under the Manhattan Project led by Robert Oppenheimer, currently has plutonium levels similar to the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, researchers have warned.</p>

<p>“Extreme concentrations” of the radioactive material plutonium&nbsp;were found in soil, plants and water in the area, located in New Mexico state, said a study by North Arizona University researchers.</p>

<p>After years of redevelopment to make it safe, the land around Los Alamos had been turned into a dirt trail popular with bikers, hikers and runners, The Guardian newspaper said in a report.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH: WION reports from the world's first-ever floating nuclear power plant in Russia's Far East</strong></p>

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In the area known as 'Acid Canyon', Northern Arizona University scientist Michael Ketterer found plutonium levels to be "among the highest" he had ever seen in a publicly accessible area in the US, and similar to Chernobyl in Ukraine, the site of the nuclear spillage disaster.</p>

<p>“This is one of the most shocking things I’ve ever stumbled across in my life,” said Ketterer, who led the study,&nbsp;pointing out that the radioactive isotopes are “hiding in plain sight”.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the US Department of Energy said the plutonium levels were “very low and well within the safe exposure range,” said the report.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-use-weapons-never-used-before-iran-issues-threat-as-israel-mulls-over-retaliation-711898">Also read: ‘Will use weapons never used before’: Iran issues threat as Israel mulls over retaliation</a></strong></p>

<p>Ketterer agreed that immediate danger is low, but said the environmental risk is still worrying.</p>

<p>Plutonium can contaminate water supplies that eventually flow into the Rio Grande River. It can get into plants and eventually the&nbsp;food chain, or can be dispersed widely in ash in the event of a wildfire, he warned.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hiroshima-nagasaki-at-78-nolans-oppenheimer-has-put-atomic-focus-on-safe-use-of-nuclear-energy-623922">Also read: Hiroshima-Nagasaki at 78: Nolan's Oppenheimer has put 'atomic' focus on safe use of nuclear energy</a></strong></p>

<p>Until 1963, the Los Alamos National Laboratory sent radioactive waste into a canyon that became so saturated in toxic waste that it was dubbed 'Acid Canyon,' said the report.</p>

<p>The Guardian report&nbsp;said the study comes at a time when the US Department of Defense plans to increase production of plutonium pits, a core component of nuclear weapons, at Los Alamos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Los Alamos was excluded from a defence bill that expanded funds for those exposed to the government’s radioactive waste.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Los Alamos, where the American atomic bomb was born under the Manhattan Project led by Robert Oppenheimer, currently has plutonium levels similar to the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, researchers have warned.

Los Alamos, where the American atomic bomb was born under the Manhattan Project led by Robert Oppenheimer, currently has plutonium levels similar to the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, researchers have warned. “Extreme concentrations” of the radioactive material plutonium were found in soil, plants and water in the area, located in New Mexico state, said a study by North Arizona University researchers. After years of redevelopment to make it safe, the land around Los Alamos had been turned into a dirt trail popular with bikers, hikers and runners, The Guardian newspaper said in a report. WATCH: WION reports from the world's first-ever floating nuclear power plant in Russia's Far East × In the area known as 'Acid Canyon', Northern Arizona University scientist Michael Ketterer found plutonium levels to be "among the highest" he had ever seen in a publicly accessible area in the US, and similar to Chernobyl in Ukraine, the site of the nuclear spillage disaster. “This is one of the most shocking things I’ve ever stumbled across in my life,” said Ketterer, who led the study, pointing out that the radioactive isotopes are “hiding in plain sight”. Meanwhile, the US Department of Energy said the plutonium levels were “very low and well within the safe exposure range,” said the report. Also read: ‘Will use weapons never used before’: Iran issues threat as Israel mulls over retaliation Ketterer agreed that immediate danger is low, but said the environmental risk is still worrying. Plutonium can contaminate water supplies that eventually flow into the Rio Grande River. It can get into plants and eventually the food chain, or can be dispersed widely in ash in the event of a wildfire, he warned. Also read: Hiroshima-Nagasaki at 78: Nolan's Oppenheimer has put 'atomic' focus on safe use of nuclear energy Until 1963, the Los Alamos National Laboratory sent radioactive waste into a canyon that became so saturated in toxic waste that it was dubbed 'Acid Canyon,' said the report. The Guardian report said the study comes at a time when the US Department of Defense plans to increase production of plutonium pits, a core component of nuclear weapons, at Los Alamos. Meanwhile, Los Alamos was excluded from a defence bill that expanded funds for those exposed to the government’s radioactive waste. (With inputs from agencies)

This American nuclear site has as much plutonium levels as Chernobyl disaster area in Ukraine

<p>Christopher Nolan's atomic-bomb thriller <em>Oppenheimer</em> is set to release in Japan. The big announcement came a few days after the movie earned 13 Oscar nominations and became the frontrunner for the forthcoming prestigious Academy Award. The epic based on the life of J Robert Oppenheimer, creator of the atomic bomb, will hit theatres in Japan on March.</p>

<p>On Thursday, distributor Bitters End shared that the Christopher Nolan biographical drama is set to premiere in Japan on March 29. The movie will be released two weeks after the Oscar 2024 ceremony and eight months after the film's original release on July 21.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oppenheimer-review-nolans-visually-stunning-epic-fuses-genius-and-guilt-618110">Oppenheimer review: Nolan's visually stunning epic fuses genius and guilt</a></p>

<p>“The film’s subject matter is of great importance and holds special meaning for Japanese people, so we decided to release it in Japan after various discussions and considerations,” Bitters End said, as per The Guardian.</p>

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<p>The release comes a few months after memes of a "Barbie" showing the atomic blasts triggered anger among moviegoers in Japan, the country where the nuclear bombs were dropped by America during World War II.</p>

<p>Last year, ''No Barbenheimer'',&nbsp;<em>Barbie</em> and&nbsp;<em>Oppenheimer,&nbsp;</em> trended on social media. The outrage over the <em>Barbenheimer </em>led to an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-warner-bros-apologises-for-barbie-movie-accounts-response-to-atomic-bomb-memes-621373">apology</a> from Barbie distributor Warner Brothers Japan.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-oscars-2024-nominations-full-list-oppenheimetr-dominates-barbie-sidelined-682897">Oscars 2024 nominations full list: Oppenheimer dominates, Barbie sidelined</a></p>

<p>Based on the biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who is known as the "father of the atomic bomb," the dark, thrilling, and serious drama stars Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer, Emily Blunt as the wife of Murphy and biologist Katherine Oppenheimer, Matt Damon as director of the Manhattan Project General Leslie Groves Jr., Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss, the founding commissioner of the US Atomic Energy Commission, and Florence Pugh as Jean Tatlock.<br />
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Nolan's historical epic has raked in whopping numbers at the worldwide box office. The film has surpassed $955 million, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 2023. With this milestone, the film has become the highest-grossing World War II movie.</p>

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<p><strong>Oppenheimer at the Oscars&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Christopher Nolan's film dominated the nomination list, earning 13 Oscar nominations in the major categories. The film was nominated&nbsp;in almost all major categories, including Direction for Nolan, Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, and Best Film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>(With agency inputs)</p>


Christopher Nolan's atomic-bomb thriller Oppenheimer is set to release in Japan. The big announcement came a few days after the movie earned 13 Oscar nominations and became the frontrunner for the forthcoming prestigious Academy Award.

Christopher Nolan's atomic-bomb thriller Oppenheimer is set to release in Japan. The big announcement came a few days after the movie earned 13 Oscar nominations and became the frontrunner for the forthcoming prestigious Academy Award. The epic based on the life of J Robert Oppenheimer, creator of the atomic bomb, will hit theatres in Japan on March. On Thursday, distributor Bitters End shared that the Christopher Nolan biographical drama is set to premiere in Japan on March 29. The movie will be released two weeks after the Oscar 2024 ceremony and eight months after the film's original release on July 21. Oppenheimer review: Nolan's visually stunning epic fuses genius and guilt “The film’s subject matter is of great importance and holds special meaning for Japanese people, so we decided to release it in Japan after various discussions and considerations,” Bitters End said, as per The Guardian. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 映画会社ビターズ・エンド (@bitters_end) × The release comes a few months after memes of a "Barbie" showing the atomic blasts triggered anger among moviegoers in Japan, the country where the nuclear bombs were dropped by America during World War II. Last year, ''No Barbenheimer'', Barbie and Oppenheimer, trended on social media. The outrage over the Barbenheimer led to an apology from Barbie distributor Warner Brothers Japan. Oscars 2024 nominations full list: Oppenheimer dominates, Barbie sidelined Based on the biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist who is known as the "father of the atomic bomb," the dark, thrilling, and serious drama stars Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer, Emily Blunt as the wife of Murphy and biologist Katherine Oppenheimer, Matt Damon as director of the Manhattan Project General Leslie Groves Jr., Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss, the founding commissioner of the US Atomic Energy Commission, and Florence Pugh as Jean Tatlock. Nolan's historical epic has raked in whopping numbers at the worldwide box office. The film has surpassed $955 million, becoming the third-highest-grossing film of 2023. With this milestone, the film has become the highest-grossing World War II movie. Oppenheimer at the Oscars Christopher Nolan's film dominated the nomination list, earning 13 Oscar nominations in the major categories. The film was nominated in almost all major categories, including Direction for Nolan, Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, and Best Film. (With agency inputs)

Atomic bomb drama Oppenheimer to premiere in Japan after backlash; check release date inside

<p>Florence Pugh might have had very limited screen time in Christopher Nolan's <em>Oppenheimer,</em> but she managed to stand out with her brilliant performance. In Nolan's atomic bomb thriller, Pugh played the role of Jean Tatlock, a psychiatrist and Robert Oppenheimer’s (Cillian Murphy) girlfriend. Pugh, 27, recently talked about her limited screen time and went on to reveal that Nolan actually apologised to her for her short screen time.</p>

<p>During her interview with MTV UK, the <em>Don't Worry Darling</em>&nbsp;star recalled the time when Nolan approached her for the role.</p>

<p>“I didn’t really know what was going on or what it was that was being made. Except I knew that Chris really, really wanted me to know that it wasn’t a very big role and he understands if I don’t want to come near it. And I was like, ‘Doesn’t matter. Even if I’m a coffee maker at a cafe in the back of the room, let’s do it,'" Florence said.</p>

<p>Further talking, Pugh said that Christopher went on and apologised for the size of her role: ''I remember he apologised for the size of the role. I was like, “Please don’t apologise.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>"And then he said, 'We’ll send you the script, and honestly, you just read it and decide if it’s like… I completely understand the sizing thing.' And I remember that evening when I got the script being like, 'I don’t need to… I know I’m going to do it',''&nbsp;Florence shared.<br />
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Despite her limited screen time, Florence's role in the film became the talk of the world and all thanks goes to her fascinating relationship and a sex scene between Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer.</p>

<p>The sex scene made the atomic bomb thriller Nolan's first R-rated film.</p>

<p>The biographical drama revolves around <em>Oppenheimer,</em> who is also known as the Father of the Atomic bomb. The three-hour-long film follows the physicist's involvement with the Manhattan Project during World War II, his love life and extramarital romantic relationships. For the unversed, <em>Oppenheimer</em> had multiple affairs before and during his marriage to Oppenheimer (played by Emily Blunt).</p>

<p><strong>Oppenheimer box office</strong></p>

<p>Christopher Nolan's historical epic has raked in whooping numbers at the worldwide box office. The film has surpassed $700 million worldwide. With this milestone, the film has become the highest-grossing World War II movie and the fifth-highest-grossing IMAX&nbsp;movie. The other films on the list are James Cameron's <em>Avatar,</em> its sequel <em>The Way of Water,</em> along with <em>Star Wars: The Force Awakens </em>and <em>Avengers: Endgame.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><strong>Oppenheimer review</strong><br />
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WION's review of Oppenheimer read, "Nolan's signature style, with its non-linear narrative, transcends mere storytelling, guiding the audience through a labyrinth of time and memory. Seamlessly transitioning between Oppenheimer's past and present, Nolan skillfully explores the fluidity of memory, perception, and remorse. His directorial prowess, matched with the stunning artistry of Hoyte van Hoytema, turns Oppenheimer into an exquisite visual epic, with many memorable visual images. The Trinity Test, which proved to the US government that this weapon indeed was as destructive as the scientists claimed, is depicted as an event of Biblical proportions. A moment of celebration comes a little later, but at first everyone is shaken by the enormity of the thing."</p>


Florence Pugh might have had very limited screen time in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, but she managed to stand out with her brilliant performance. In Nolan's atomic bomb thriller, Pugh played the role of Jean Tatlock, a psychiatrist and Robert Oppenheimer’s (Cillian Murphy) girlfriend.

Florence Pugh might have had very limited screen time in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, but she managed to stand out with her brilliant performance. In Nolan's atomic bomb thriller, Pugh played the role of Jean Tatlock, a psychiatrist and Robert Oppenheimer’s (Cillian Murphy) girlfriend. Pugh, 27, recently talked about her limited screen time and went on to reveal that Nolan actually apologised to her for her short screen time. During her interview with MTV UK, the Don't Worry Darling star recalled the time when Nolan approached her for the role. “I didn’t really know what was going on or what it was that was being made. Except I knew that Chris really, really wanted me to know that it wasn’t a very big role and he understands if I don’t want to come near it. And I was like, ‘Doesn’t matter. Even if I’m a coffee maker at a cafe in the back of the room, let’s do it,'" Florence said. Further talking, Pugh said that Christopher went on and apologised for the size of her role: ''I remember he apologised for the size of the role. I was like, “Please don’t apologise.” "And then he said, 'We’ll send you the script, and honestly, you just read it and decide if it’s like… I completely understand the sizing thing.' And I remember that evening when I got the script being like, 'I don’t need to… I know I’m going to do it','' Florence shared. Despite her limited screen time, Florence's role in the film became the talk of the world and all thanks goes to her fascinating relationship and a sex scene between Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer. The sex scene made the atomic bomb thriller Nolan's first R-rated film. The biographical drama revolves around Oppenheimer, who is also known as the Father of the Atomic bomb. The three-hour-long film follows the physicist's involvement with the Manhattan Project during World War II, his love life and extramarital romantic relationships. For the unversed, Oppenheimer had multiple affairs before and during his marriage to Oppenheimer (played by Emily Blunt). Oppenheimer box office Christopher Nolan's historical epic has raked in whooping numbers at the worldwide box office. The film has surpassed $700 million worldwide. With this milestone, the film has become the highest-grossing World War II movie and the fifth-highest-grossing IMAX movie. The other films on the list are James Cameron's Avatar, its sequel The Way of Water, along with Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Avengers: Endgame. Oppenheimer review WION's review of Oppenheimer read, "Nolan's signature style, with its non-linear narrative, transcends mere storytelling, guiding the audience through a labyrinth of time and memory. Seamlessly transitioning between Oppenheimer's past and present, Nolan skillfully explores the fluidity of memory, perception, and remorse. His directorial prowess, matched with the stunning artistry of Hoyte van Hoytema, turns Oppenheimer into an exquisite visual epic, with many memorable visual images. The Trinity Test, which proved to the US government that this weapon indeed was as destructive as the scientists claimed, is depicted as an event of Biblical proportions. A moment of celebration comes a little later, but at first everyone is shaken by the enormity of the thing."

Here's why Christopher Nolan apologised to Florence Pugh for her role in Oppenheimer

<p>“We thought we might start a chain reaction that would destroy the entire world. I believe we did," J Robert Oppenheimer says to Albert Einstein referring to the atomic bomb in the last scene of Christopher Nolan’s epic film <em>Oppenheimer</em>. Einstein was stunned into silence by the statement, as was the audience in the theatre. You are left wondering: why would humans create something that could destroy the very world they live in?</p>

<p>But here we are again, trying to repeat history. The world is once again facing a mighty threat that is no less than the atomic bomb.</p>

<p>Dr Oppenheimer created the atomic bomb and after it was used on Japan, lived with the pain of guilt that shattered his entire life. While you would think that the Hiroshima-Nagasaki horror, which saw tens of thousands of people perish, might make world leaders fear the mighty bomb, what actually happened was quite the opposite.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>'We are not making a bomb, but creating a new world'</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The bombing which ended World War II led to the creation of a new world where countries entered a mad race to make the weapon of mass destruction. The world leaders' egotistical fascination with something that can end all life has led to the creation of bigger bombs. We all know where this race has led us - a world where a nuclear war seems a scary possibility.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Cillian Murphy let those words out, I instantly shuddered.&nbsp;I found myself wondering - Is Artificial Intelligence the atomic bomb of our time?&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nolan has already warned of AI’s “Oppenheimer moment”. The tech industry is trying to improve AI without clearly knowing the extent that it can go. Experts are worried that AI might one day control the world and push humanity to the brink of extinction. A chain reaction that probably won’t stop until AI, one day, rules the world. The filmmaker&nbsp;painted a scary picture, saying that AI will “ultimately be in charge of nuclear weapons”.</p>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/artificial-intelligence-poses-risk-of-extinction-warn-industry-leaders-598431">Artificial Intelligence poses 'risk of extinction', warn industry leaders</a></p>

<h2><strong>The real danger facing us today</strong></h2>

<p>While all this is still a theory, the real danger the world faces right now is something no one wants to talk about: the very real possibility of AI snatching away the livelihood of millions of people. That threat is real, and it is here. Multi-million and multi-billion-dollar companies, in the quest to save some money, want to replace people with AI. And they are doing this in the name of efficiency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Suumit Shah, the founder of Dukaan, an Indian AI app, recently boasted how he had replaced 90 per cent of his customer care staff with chatbots which supposedly made his business more efficient. What followed was criticism, with netizens calling his statement “tone deaf” and lacking empathy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But why slam one honcho for openly speaking about something many more are secretly looking forward to?</p>

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<h2><strong>AI is everywhere, and it is scary</strong></h2>

<p>Google, one of the biggest companies, is testing an AI tool that can write news articles. Some of the biggest names in the media industry - The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post - are even testing it. The tool is apparently supposed to “assist” writers with improved efficiency. But honestly, don’t we all know deep down that AI isn't here to help us journalists, but to replace us? The cost factor will someday put us out of work, sooner or later.</p>

<p>Such is the scare created by AI that Hollywood writers and actors, for the first time in history, have gone on a strike together demanding assurance that the studios won’t replace them with AI. Their concerns are genuine since not only can AI write anything it is commanded to, but AI news readers, actors and models have already spread across social media.</p>

<p>Similarly, several more industries have taken a dive into the enticing world of AI. Customer care executives, salespersons, receptionists, pharmaceutical personnel, and cab and bus drivers are some of the many fields AI looks set to take over.</p>

<p>It even has the ability to diagnose diseases. Robots are already performing surgeries and besides, leave no room for human error. So the coveted medical profession also isn’t being spared.</p>

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<h2>What does it mean&nbsp;for humanity?</h2>

<p>Ironically, while technology is entering a whole new phase, humanity seems to be going backwards. Haven’t governments been rallying over the matter of the creation of employment opportunities since forever? Then why are we fine with letting a robot replace people? Does it seem ethical to put people out of jobs in the name of “moving forward” and “embracing new technology”?</p>

<p>Statistics show that the richest 1% own more than half the world’s wealth. The Covid pandemic, while wreaking havoc on the world and health systems, also contributed to making the rich richer and the poor poorer, thanks to the high demand for PPE kits, testing kits, vaccines and a lot more.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>We are staring at massive economic disparity&nbsp;</h2>

<p>When AI becomes the reason for vast unemployment, the above two groups of people will move towards further extremes. A minuscule chunk of the population will grab onto even more wealth, while the average middle class might cease to exist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you are still clinging to the idea that AI is only meant to “assist” you and has been created to make things easier for you, I wish you are right.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But having already been at the receiving end of AI a few years back, along with thousands of others, I am quite cynical about it. You can be “future-ready” all you want but beware of what comes next. It is foolish to forge forward in the name of science without thinking about how it impacts the common man.</p>

<p>With several rich businessmen entering the AI race to create more and more advanced tools, the “chain reaction” has already been set in motion. Let’s hope it doesn’t end up destroying the world.</p>

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“We thought we might start a chain reaction that would destroy the entire world. I believe we did," J Robert Oppenheimer says to Albert Einstein referring to the atomic bomb in the last scene of Christopher Nolan’s epic film Oppenheimer.

“We thought we might start a chain reaction that would destroy the entire world. I believe we did," J Robert Oppenheimer says to Albert Einstein referring to the atomic bomb in the last scene of Christopher Nolan’s epic film Oppenheimer. Einstein was stunned into silence by the statement, as was the audience in the theatre. You are left wondering: why would humans create something that could destroy the very world they live in? But here we are again, trying to repeat history. The world is once again facing a mighty threat that is no less than the atomic bomb. Dr Oppenheimer created the atomic bomb and after it was used on Japan, lived with the pain of guilt that shattered his entire life. While you would think that the Hiroshima-Nagasaki horror, which saw tens of thousands of people perish, might make world leaders fear the mighty bomb, what actually happened was quite the opposite. 'We are not making a bomb, but creating a new world' The bombing which ended World War II led to the creation of a new world where countries entered a mad race to make the weapon of mass destruction. The world leaders' egotistical fascination with something that can end all life has led to the creation of bigger bombs. We all know where this race has led us - a world where a nuclear war seems a scary possibility. As Cillian Murphy let those words out, I instantly shuddered. I found myself wondering - Is Artificial Intelligence the atomic bomb of our time? Nolan has already warned of AI’s “Oppenheimer moment”. The tech industry is trying to improve AI without clearly knowing the extent that it can go. Experts are worried that AI might one day control the world and push humanity to the brink of extinction. A chain reaction that probably won’t stop until AI, one day, rules the world. The filmmaker painted a scary picture, saying that AI will “ultimately be in charge of nuclear weapons”. Also Read | Artificial Intelligence poses 'risk of extinction', warn industry leaders The real danger facing us today While all this is still a theory, the real danger the world faces right now is something no one wants to talk about: the very real possibility of AI snatching away the livelihood of millions of people. That threat is real, and it is here. Multi-million and multi-billion-dollar companies, in the quest to save some money, want to replace people with AI. And they are doing this in the name of efficiency. Suumit Shah, the founder of Dukaan, an Indian AI app, recently boasted how he had replaced 90 per cent of his customer care staff with chatbots which supposedly made his business more efficient. What followed was criticism, with netizens calling his statement “tone deaf” and lacking empathy. But why slam one honcho for openly speaking about something many more are secretly looking forward to? × AI is everywhere, and it is scary Google, one of the biggest companies, is testing an AI tool that can write news articles. Some of the biggest names in the media industry - The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post - are even testing it. The tool is apparently supposed to “assist” writers with improved efficiency. But honestly, don’t we all know deep down that AI isn't here to help us journalists, but to replace us? The cost factor will someday put us out of work, sooner or later. Such is the scare created by AI that Hollywood writers and actors, for the first time in history, have gone on a strike together demanding assurance that the studios won’t replace them with AI. Their concerns are genuine since not only can AI write anything it is commanded to, but AI news readers, actors and models have already spread across social media. Similarly, several more industries have taken a dive into the enticing world of AI. Customer care executives, salespersons, receptionists, pharmaceutical personnel, and cab and bus drivers are some of the many fields AI looks set to take over. It even has the ability to diagnose diseases. Robots are already performing surgeries and besides, leave no room for human error. So the coveted medical profession also isn’t being spared. What does it mean for humanity? Ironically, while technology is entering a whole new phase, humanity seems to be going backwards. Haven’t governments been rallying over the matter of the creation of employment opportunities since forever? Then why are we fine with letting a robot replace people? Does it seem ethical to put people out of jobs in the name of “moving forward” and “embracing new technology”? Statistics show that the richest 1% own more than half the world’s wealth. The Covid pandemic, while wreaking havoc on the world and health systems, also contributed to making the rich richer and the poor poorer, thanks to the high demand for PPE kits, testing kits, vaccines and a lot more. We are staring at massive economic disparity When AI becomes the reason for vast unemployment, the above two groups of people will move towards further extremes. A minuscule chunk of the population will grab onto even more wealth, while the average middle class might cease to exist. If you are still clinging to the idea that AI is only meant to “assist” you and has been created to make things easier for you, I wish you are right. But having already been at the receiving end of AI a few years back, along with thousands of others, I am quite cynical about it. You can be “future-ready” all you want but beware of what comes next. It is foolish to forge forward in the name of science without thinking about how it impacts the common man. With several rich businessmen entering the AI race to create more and more advanced tools, the “chain reaction” has already been set in motion. Let’s hope it doesn’t end up destroying the world. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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