Week 16: Network, Network, Network

Given the title of this post, networking is probably the most important thing any person will do in their life.  Be it in the business world or not, it will always be the person that knows the most people that will be successful.  At least that is what society as a whole used to believe before artificial intelligence became a threat.  In the future will it be the person who knows the most computers or the most about computers that will be the most successful?  Most likely.  In this new age of technology and globalization, there are more and more people available to participate in the world economy every single day.  This being said, it also makes it harder for those who were already participants in society to stay relevant.  Networks of people across the globe are getting larger and more intricate constantly.  

 Here is an infographic that someone else has created about artificial intelligence.  The image itself is blurry.   So for that, I apologize but it was also just blurry on the website as well.  Because of this, I am placing the words that are under each section underneath the image. 


  1. Speed of AI Implementation: New AI technologies are being introduced at an incredibly fast pace and it can be difficult to keep up. At this point in time, only a handful of people truly understand all of the implications these quickly evolving technologies will have for our world.
  2. Potential Impacts on Society: It’s hard to imagine the sheer number of things that AI will be able to improve, transform or create, as we begin to apply it to so many different areas of life.
  3. Prioritizing of AI by Every Large Tech Company: Even Google, a company that used to say that mobile was its first priority, has shifted its focus toward AI. Nearly every tech company is heavily investing in AI research and development, which clearly demonstrates the importance that AI holds for businesses in general.
  4. Shortage of Knowledgeable Workers: Because AI is growing so rapidly, there is a great need for more data scientists, machine learning experts, and other technical professionals who can build out AI solutions and services.
  5. Competitive Advantages for Companies who First Apply AI Correctly: Both big and small companies can apply AI, and those who do it first, and correctly, will enjoy stunning competitive advantages.
  6. Legal Implications Worldwide: In almost every country, laws and regulations will need to be reviewed and updated to incorporate the new trends of the AI era. There is also a demand for information on the ways that societies can benefit by applying AI to various fields like healthcare and transportation.
  7. Ethical Development: As we prepare for the growth of AI, we need to push companies to develop new technologies ethically and responsibly, to better serve humanity and improve standards of living around the world. While this is easier said than done, these types of policies really need to be implemented sooner rather than later as AI continues to develop.
  8. Communication of Advantages and Opportunities: People who work for tech companies tend to offer the most positive outlook on the future opportunities that will be afforded by AI. However, outside of that sector, people often have negative impressions about AI tools due to a lack of understanding. Sharing information about the benefits offered by AI will be an important factor in helping people to feel comfortable with adopting these new technologies.
  9. Collaboration Between Private and Public Sectors: Research and development of AI should not only be taking place in large tech companies. Instead, there needs to be strong and open collaboration internationally, as well as between companies of all sizes, and between the public and private sectors. 
*Source for this information and the image: https://www.lasserouhiainen.com/9-reasons-why-artificial-intelligence-is-important-now/

The one that I found the most interesting was the last on Collaboration Between Private and Public Sectors.  I think this was very interesting because it shows that even with all of this advanced communication technology, people have still lost the ability to communicate with one another.  Once again, this is why networking is so important.  Talk to people, communicate with them, learn from them.  Network, network network!

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