AI Brainstorm

After watching the documentary In the Age of AI, I realized that artificial intelligence is not just something that will affect technology in the future, but something that could directly impact my future career. As a communications major with a minor in event management, I hope to become a wedding planner or event planner one day. Before watching the documentary, I never really thought about how AI could be involved in a career that seems so personal and creative. However, it made me realize that AI will likely play a big role in how events are planned in the future.

One way AI could impact my future job is through planning tools that help organize and manage events. AI can already analyze data and make suggestions based on preferences, budgets, and trends. For example, instead of spending hours looking for the perfect venue, decorations, or catering options, AI programs might be able to generate recommendations based on what a client wants in just seconds. It could also help with scheduling, guest lists, seating charts, and timelines, which are all important parts of event planning that usually take up a lot of time.

As a college student, this also made me a little concerned about how much students are starting to rely on AI in school. It’s easy to think, “Why do I need to learn this if I can just ask ChatGPT?” While AI can definitely be a helpful tool, relying on it too much can cause people to avoid doing the actual work that helps them learn and grow. In careers like event planning, skills such as communication, organization, problem-solving, and creativity are extremely important. If students depend on AI to do everything for them now, they may struggle in future jobs that require those real-life skills and decision-making abilities that technology cannot fully replace.

It also made me think about how fast AI is developing compared to how slowly laws and regulations are being put in place. Technology is improving quickly, but there are not always clear rules about how it should be used or who is responsible when something goes wrong. This could be a problem, especially if AI is being used in serious areas like healthcare or law enforcement where mistakes could have real consequences.

Overall, AI will likely make parts of event planning faster and more efficient, especially when it comes to organization and communication and the important paperwork. However, the human aspect of the job, like creativity, emotional understanding, and personal connection, will still be extremely important. Watching the documentary made me realize that in my future career as a wedding or event planner, I will probably need to learn how to work alongside AI instead of seeing it as something that replaces the role of a planner. Just because it wont effect mt job as much, there are so many jobs that could be completely taken over by AI. Saying that the documentary made me realize that AI is not just something that will affect future generations, it is already shaping the world around us. While it has many benefits, it also comes with risks that should not be ignored. It is important for people to understand how AI works and be aware of how it might affect different parts of life as technology continues to grow.

Privacy

Before watching the privacy TED Talks, I knew that our phones tracked certain things like location or search history, but I never really thought about how much information was actually being collected. I always assumed it was just basic data, like what apps I use or what websites I visit. After watching the talks and talking about it in class, I realized that it goes way deeper than that. Our phones and other devices can track where we go, how often we travel, what we search, and even our daily routines. That made me realize how much less private online life is than most people think.

One thing that I notice all the time is when I’m online shopping. I love just browsing different clothing websites and looking at things I might want to buy. Sometimes I will click on a shirt or a pair of shoes just to look at it and then move on without adding it to my cart or doing anything else. Later, I’ll be scrolling through Instagram and suddenly see an ad for the exact same item I was looking at earlier. I didn’t search it again or talk about it. I just clicked on it once. I always find it weird that companies know I’m interested in something just from one click. It really shows how closely our activity online is being tracked, even when we think we’re just casually browsing.

What surprised me the most from the talks was how this information is not only collected but also stored and sometimes sold by companies. A lot of the time we agree to this without even realizing it when we accept terms and conditions. Companies are able to build profiles based on our behavior online, which can reveal personal details about our habits and interests. This made me think about how easily that information could be misused if it got into the wrong hands.

Another thing I found concerning is how permanent things on the internet can be. Once something is shared online, it can be difficult or even impossible to completely remove it. Even if you delete something, it may already be saved or shared somewhere else. Something that seems harmless in the moment could end up affecting someone later in life.

The talks also made me realize that privacy is not just about hiding something wrong. It’s about protecting yourself from being taken advantage of. Personal information could be used in harmful ways, whether that means identity theft, harassment, or other issues. 

Overall, these talks changed the way I think about technology and privacy. Technology makes our lives easier in so many ways, but it also comes with risks that a lot of people tend to ignore. It’s important to be more aware of what we share online and understand that privacy is something we have to actively protect in today’s digital world. Personally, I know a lot of my information is already out there, and sometimes it feels like it’s too late to do anything about it. But learning all of this has definitely made me think more about what I’m putting online and realize that not everyone needs access to every part of my life.