Recently, we've seen incredible advancements such as GPT-4, the new version of Open-AI's ChatGPT language model, capable of learning so quickly and generating high-quality responses.

But as AI becomes more powerful and accessible to all, concerns about its impact on society continue to rise, what will be its role in the future of our society? Faced with this dilemma we turned to ChatGPT themselves to find out what 5 things people fear most about AI:

• Job losses - One of the main concerns is the fear that AI will replace human workers in many sectors, leading to unemployment and economic disruption. In addition to automation, advanced AI systems could make many jobs obsolete. Read here about "What impact could tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney have on your business?"
• Lack of data privacy and security - There is a fear that AI systems could invade your privacy, collect and use personal data, monitor and analyse your personal information without your consent. The potential for data breaches and misuse of personal data also raises concerns about security and the potential for identity theft.
• Autonomous decision-making - The idea of AI making important decisions without human intervention raises concerns about liability and ethical considerations. The fact that AI systems, if given too much power, can make decisions with far-reaching consequences that could lead to unintended harm or discrimination.
• Loss of human control - As AI becomes more advanced, it can surpass human capabilities and lead to loss of control over critical systems. Relying too heavily on AI for essential tasks such as healthcare, transport or defence could result in unforeseen errors or vulnerabilities that humans would find difficult to rectify.
• Existential risks - The possibility that superintelligent AI will surpass human intelligence and pose existential risks to humanity.The fear is that AI could develop its own goals and motivations that could conflict with human well-being, potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes.

It is important to note that while these fears are understandable, they often stem from uncertainty and misconceptions. Responsible development, sound regulations and ethical considerations can help address many of these concerns and ensure that AI technologies are developed and implemented in a way that benefits society as a whole, offering a safe future to generate new advances for our society.

One thing is certain, using the words of Stan Lee: "With great power comes great responsibility".