‘‘As long as it is controlled appropriately, it could be very useful. Tom Kelk (John McGlashan College), who plays in the successful indie rock band Mild Orange, thinks AI could ‘‘go either way’’. Gavin Stark (Blue Mountain College), who plays professional rugby in France, says he would be concerned if people relied too much on AI and it affected human intelligence, while Dunedin musician and radio programme director Dave Borrie (Cromwell College) says: ‘‘I’ve seen Terminator, I know how this story goes.’’ It kind of seems like a new fuel source for capitalism.’’ ‘‘It would be nice for AI to do the more mundane parts of a job, I do worry that the focus of AI is already more about profit than adding to our wellbeing. When it comes to AI, many view it as potentially a force for good rather than bad, even though they say it is likely to significantly affect their careers.Īuckland actor and production manager Samantha Shannon (Bayfield High) thinks there are plenty of ways AI can be used in the creative industries she works in. The 2013 recipients are now aged between 25 and 28. The annual ODT Class Act awards recognise excellence in a variety of areas, from academic ability to distinction in sports and cultural activities. So, what is preying most heavily on their minds?Īs well as AI, the mounting climate crisis over the next few decades is high on that list, as are concerns about the economy, the cost of living, housing, and the state of the health sector. With a general election just weeks away, we also asked what they thought the most pressing issues facing the country are. This year, we sought their views on how AI might affect their lives, and what their hopes and fears are as they creep a little closer to their thirties. Yeah, That's Right.Existential issues are occupying the still young minds of 2013’s Class Acts, but it’s not holding them back, Paul Gorman and Kim Dungey report.Ī world in which artificial intelligence (AI) may be calling the shots is a common concern held by Class Act 2013 recipients.Įach year, the Otago Daily Times catches up with awardees from Class Act a decade earlier, asking them how their lives are going and if they are still pursuing the dreams, interests and hobbies they had in their last year at secondary school.
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