Is AI the new Tower of Babel?

Have you ever found yourself staring at your computer screen, begging the latest AI to solve all your life’s problems? If you’re anything like me, you might have even whispered, “AI, oh great oracle of the digital age, please tell me what to have for dinner tonight!”

Spoiler alert: the AI suggested a pizza with extra pineapple. Now, I’m not saying I’m against pineapple on pizza, but that’s definitely a problem we need to solve!

Our journey begins in the mythical land of Silicon Valley, where tech enthusiasts roam free, armed with laptops and a dream of creating the next big thing. I imagined walking into a shiny tech office, where a group of engineers would be huddled around a table, brainstorming ways to make AI solve our existential crises.

“Let’s design an AI that picks the perfect Netflix show for every mood!” one would shout. “Or better yet, an AI that tells us how to keep plants alive!” Because, let’s face it—if I can’t keep a cactus alive, I definitely need some high-tech assistance.

Imagine waking up to an AI assistant that not only knows your schedule but also predicts your emotional state. “Good morning! You seem a bit grumpy today. Shall I prepare a hot chocolate or remind you of your last embarrassing moment?”

Thanks, AI, but I think I’ll stick to my morning coffee and silence the reminders of my embarrassing drunk texts.

And how about AI for relationship advice? “AI, how do I tell my spouse I forgot to take out the trash?” The AI would probably respond, “Just text them a meme! Works every time!”

Ah, technology at its finest!

In our quest for AI solutions, we may just be building our very own Tower of Babel. Remember the story? Everyone spoke a single language and decided to build a tower to reach the heavens. But soon, they were babbling incoherently, and their project crumbled.

It’s like when you ask your AI to help with a simple task, and it responds with gibberish: “I’m sorry, I didn’t understand that. Did you mean ‘How to bake a cake’ or ‘How to escape a cake?’

Let’s not forget the hilarious misunderstandings that can occur. “AI, how do I improve my social skills?” And it suggests, “Try talking to a wall. They’re great listeners!”

Thanks for the tip, but I think I’ll stick to chatting with my cat.

As we continue to look to AI to fix our problems, it’s become clear that it’s like having a sassy friend who isn’t afraid to tell you the truth—even when it hurts. “Oh, you thought you could get through life without planning? Well… bless your heart!”

Ultimately, while AI may not have all the answers, it does provide some entertaining moments. So, the next time you find yourself turning to AI to solve your problems, remember to embrace the absurdity! After all, life is way more fun with a sprinkle of humor and a dash of chaos. Let’s enjoy the ride—one AI mishap at a time!

I’m not personally against technology, nor am I freaking out about the future. However, every day, AI seems to become more integrated into absolutely every facet of human existence. I get it—when you’re way behind on a college term paper, AI can help… or even write it for you.

(Beware: the smart professors are using AI to catch you using AI on your papers.)I want to use this article, with the help of AI, to warn you about using AI.  (I know, that makes me a hypocrite, but AI is too helpful to ignore- even when writing an article about our excessive hope in AI.)  

All the brightest minds in the world came together and tried to build the original Tower of Babel to give them access to God, because they didn’t make ladders that tall back then.  I can’t help but wonder if we are laying the foundation to turn AI into the solution to all our personal problems, the final source of truth, and the voice that gives meaning to our lives. (In other words, are we currently gathering the building materials to allow AI to take the role of God in our lives?)  

We should choose our steps carefully in our ongoing adventures with AI! Whether it’s helping us pick dinner, avoiding awkward conversations, or just making us laugh, let’s critically evaluate every step of the journey. Who knows? Perhaps one day, AI will develop the blueprints for a Tower of Babel 2.0.  When that day comes, figuring out the meaning of life will replace learning how to order pizza!