Sylvia Wynter's Dream

“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change” Einstein. He believed that once a human is intelligent he or she must be able to introduce change and adapt to the change given. In 1956, three Logic theorists: Allen Newell, Cliff Shaw, and Herbert Simon invented a program to mimic problem-solving skills which was the first form of artificial intelligence. One could beg the question when comparing technology ‘Is artificial intelligence capable of the change or adaptation Einstein referred to?’ Artificial adaptation Einstein referred to?’ Artificial intelligence (AI), is the simulation of human intelligence that is normally performed by mechanical technology. From 1957 through to 1974, AI thrived; technology became better whereas computers had an improved blueprint with more storage accommodation. In 1997 the first publication of speech recognition software occurred. This form of technology was invented with the use of science and technology to lessen the volume of work for human beings. These machines are created with a set of computational techniques to multi-task, problem-solving, motion detection, reasoning, organizing, among the other thousands of duties. In today’s world, the 21st century; technology has been modified and expanded on a whole new market. If you should call the bank, artificial intelligence will direct your call. The system in place will even assist you with your credit check, account balance, etc. There are several types or entities of artificial intelligence which includes general and narrow, individual and collective, biological and artificial.

I believe that AI is important to the technological growth of any business. However, it has limited and overshadowed a small percent of every population in a negative manner. This small percent I’m referring to is the elderly. Older people will have to adjust to ABMs, online banking and even the customer services offered by Digicel, Ruby. They will have to learn to understand and manage these systems. Personally, I believe that these industries as the banks must create a portfolio that cater and maintain the interest for senior citizens. They must be prioritized in aid of the withdrawing their cash or depositing it since they are more vulnerable and prone to scammers.

The beauty of AI is to help but it can become bad or remain good. The use of AI have grown our financial market.

“less than 200 investment in 2011 to 1400 in 2017” (OECD estimates, based on

Crunchbase (July 2018)

The trajectory of AI is enormous since millions have been invested, “less than 200 investments in 2011 to 1400 in 2017” (OECD estimates, based on Crunchbase (July 2018). Artificial Intelligence is a unique branch of technology and should be used to lessen our burdens but must also be used to protect our senior citizens.