Is AI Hurting or Improving Business?
By David Pyrdol Artificial intelligence has the potential to take over the business industry with new technologies that may replace human intervention, raising both concerns and excitement about its use. One study by the Pew Research Center found most experts in AI predict a positive future in the next 20 years with AI. Nick Davies, a Stonehill student majoring in economics, said businesses need to incorporate AI to stay viable. “You need to keep up with the times. If you don’t integrate AI into your business, then you are falling behind,” said Davies. Peter Langton, assistant professor of management and data analytics at Stonehill, said society will adapt. “We went from horses to cars, trains to planes. We will adapt, but there are bumps in the road, and AI will be one of those tools,” said Langton. Langton said Microsoft Excel was a leap forward in technology when it comes to computing large amounts of data, and AI is similar. Jennifer Cwik, another Stonehill student, majoring i...
