The Race Between AI and I: A Commentary

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2024 was a whirlwind year for me professionally. It had many firsts and like many of you reading this, lots of life lessons too. But, I want to delve into the one achievement and challenge I had. I got to publish a handbook on AI for journalists and media professionals, and while this handbook has made its way to many hands, physically and digitally, it has also got me in a race to keep up.?

My mentor who helped bring this book to life recently pinged me asking me when the next iteration would be ready. Yikes! It almost felt like a cliffhanger because AI technology is expanding at lightning speed. What was last year’s trends is antiquated and we’re onto the next iteration.?

While we still wrap our heads around the advancement of generative AI which I think several million of us are still becoming acquainted with, 2025 has kicked off tech innovation and how. What sometimes feels like a mixed bag of legos being dumped on your living room floor, AI’s capabilities are limitless and possess much innovative thinking.?

It does often mimic a race between AI and oneself- where do you rely on AI tools versus your own? In the past year, I have felt more pressure on my capacities than I have ever felt because AI has become a challenger while posing to be an enabler. Who else has felt this way??

Organizations question your use of AI tools when working, while AI tools are marketed around the world to help alleviate work related delays, or so the argument grows. Yet, the reliance on automation whether in the operating room, supply chain management or preparing your next book’s outline is quite honestly, inevitable.?

2025 is poised to bring users closer to adopting AI in every possible sense. If 75 percent of the global market is technology savvy, the remaining are already using it without realizing it.?

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