Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days, from our smartphones to the services we use daily. But while AI is powerful, it truly thrives when combined with human insight. This partnership is essential, especially here in Namibia, where our unique context and values play a crucial role in shaping how technology impacts our lives.
The Human Touch that AI Needs
AI can perform incredible tasks, like recognizing faces or predicting weather patterns. However, it’s not perfect. Think of AI as a fast learner that knows a lot of facts but doesn’t always grasp the bigger picture. For example, AI might help businesses quickly sort through job applications, but it might not always pick the best candidate because it doesn’t understand everything that makes someone the right fit.
This is where human insight comes in. We bring experience, common sense, and the ability to make judgments based on more than just data. In Namibia, where community and cultural values are deeply rooted, AI benefits greatly from being guided by humans who understand these unique aspects.
How Humans Benefit from AI
On the flip side, AI excels at handling repetitive and time-consuming tasks, freeing up humans to focus on more meaningful work. Imagine a busy office in Windhoek where hours are spent on paperwork or scheduling. AI can automate these tasks, allowing people to concentrate on activities that require creativity and personal interaction.
In sectors like farming, which is vital to Namibia, AI can monitor crops and predict weather, helping farmers make informed decisions. Yet, it’s the farmers who know their land and communities best, using AI as a tool to enhance their traditional knowledge.
A Powerful Collaboration
When AI and human insight work together, the results are powerful. AI can offer new ideas based on patterns, but it’s human creativity and understanding that bring those ideas to life in a way that resonates with people. This is especially true in industries like tourism or the arts, where Namibia’s rich culture and natural beauty are central. AI might suggest trends or manage logistics, but it’s the human touch that brings authenticity and heart to these experiences.
Moving Forward Together
As we look to the future, it’s clear that AI thrives with human insight. While AI can boost efficiency and make life easier, it’s up to us to guide it, ensuring it aligns with our values and needs.
In Namibia, where community, tradition, and progress go hand in hand, this collaboration offers incredible opportunities. By combining the power of AI with human insight, we can innovate, solve problems, and create a future where technology and people thrive together.
In short, AI may be smart, but it thrives when paired with human wisdom. This partnership, when done right, can lead to remarkable advancements for Namibia and beyond.
Grace Katjivena - Empowerment Specialist and Content Creator
Do I get to say, I love Artificial Intelligence again,(as mentioned in the automation blog), or would it be too repetitive? Artificial Intelligence bots have become a business need and can no longer be seen as just a commodity. Bots can serve your business in many ways, including finding the right contact person for the customer query, bringing data together to improve information transparency and clarity, and so much more.
Have you ever visited a really big website and found yourself to be drilling through, what feels like, endless links and pages and information only to feel more perplexed and overwhelmed than anything?
How about finding the right contact information to serve your query? Calling the switchboard, only to be redirected throughout the building without relevant assistance? It is not only frustrating, (and know that you are not alone), but it is also time consuming, and quite possibly leaves you more upset than satisfied. This is but one area where an Artificial intelligence (AI) bot can serve not just you, but your business as a whole.
Allow me to share ChatGPT’s version on the topic briefly outlining the pro’s and cons of Artificial intelligence bots, who also supplied a link to the entire source for you to read should you so wish 22 Best AI Chatbots for 2023: ChatGPT & Alternatives (tidio.com)
Artificial intelligence (AI) bots are becoming increasingly popular on websites as businesses look for ways to improve customer service and engagement. AI bots can help businesses automate tasks, provide 24/7 support, and improve the overall customer experience. Here are some of the key benefits of adding an AI bot to your website:
However, there are also some potential drawbacks to consider when adding an AI bot to your website:
In conclusion, adding an AI bot to your website can provide many benefits for your business. However, it is important to weigh the pros and cons and determine if it is the right choice for your specific needs.
Here is my, (no AI), conclusion:
Artificial intelligence Bots can become your online superhero and go-to for your clients when they visit your website. These bots can be an introvert’s best friend and at the same time empower the time focused client when they visit your website. For our customer centric Salty innovation house, we have Zolt, who is a perfect example of an Artificial Intelligence Bot built specifically to serve our business environment and services. Zolt does not operate outside of the set parameters, this brings ethical AI back into our conversation where it should be, and again brings the business enabling tool to top of mind.
Jaylee Venter - Customer Technical Liaison
Part 1
I love artificial intelligence simply because of the amazing things that it can do for people and businesses at large. Of course, being hands on in the world of Artificial intelligence I leveraged the AI offered by ChatGPT to assist me with this blog, which I reviewed and credit checked as far as humanly possible prior to posting the content. The importance of monitoring, credit checking and more by developers and users throughout the world cannot be understated and forever lingers in the back of my mind as someone who advocates ethical artificial intelligence.
Automation is one of my favorite forms of artificial intelligence, and there are many, but automation is a true business enabler. Taking away mundane everyday tasks so that we can better use the time available to us in a working day. Sending weekly reports via email could take up to 1 hour to send, why not automate it? Get back a vital hour of your day so that you may shift your focus to more important tasks, and why not? Here, in this business scenario, artificial intelligence is your best friend, not just to you, but also to the business.
Here is a blog on pro’s and cons of Artificial intelligence automation written by ChatGPT, who also supplied a link to the entire source for you to read should you so wish, The Pros And Cons Of Artificial Intelligence (forbes.com):
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work. However, like any new technology, it has its pros and cons. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key advantages and disadvantages of AI automation.
Pros:
Cons:
In conclusion, while AI automation has many benefits, it also has its drawbacks. It is up to businesses and individuals to weigh the pros and cons and determine how best to incorporate this technology into their lives and work.
Here is my, (no AI), conclusion:
Artificial intelligence must be viewed, not as an enemy to mankind, but as a tool to be used for enablement. We fear what we do not understand and thus, we must ensure that we empower ourselves to better understand the Artificial Intelligence available to us today in the world. It is also important to Support the initiatives that focus on ethical AI as this will establish the foundational and vital “moral compass” and “does and don’ts” that serves not just businesses worldwide, but mankind as a whole.
Jaylee Venter - Customer Technical Liaison
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is such a hot topic right now, with Chat GPT and Dalle taking the world by storm. But there is a darker side to AI that we as business owners and decision makers must be aware of.
I am convinced that if you are not yet harnessing the power of AI to protect your digital identities and assets, you will find yourself in a battle that you are not equipped to win.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to its knees, and it is by far not the greatest threat to humanity in history. We keep doing things the way we always have, not learning from our history and every time disaster strikes, we are unprepared.
In the previous millennia we could have blamed a lack of knowledge (not knowing that the cats ate the rats that carried the Yersinia pestis which caused the black plague,) as the root cause for the pandemic that decimated humanity's numbers. The root cause was actually the self-entitlement of the institutions in control of masses behaviour. Would the witch hunts still have taken place if the general population had been made aware of Yersinia pestis?
These are deep thoughts and much to ponder and speculate over, over a glass of Chardonnay.
The fact is we don’t have those excuses today. We know about Cybercrime. We are exposed to it on Social Media, from the media, that phone call telling you that you have won money that you did not even enter a competition for...
Just like with a disease, many people are taking all necessary precautions to avoid getting infected, but there are still many who refuse to admit that they can become infected. This behavior not only puts their own health at risk but also increases the risk of spread to others.
It is crucial to remember that, like a deadly virus, the effects of cybercrime are highly contagious, and anyone can become infected.
Traditional security is not enough. If you are not fighting AI with AI, you are heading to a gunfight with a knife.
Vanessa Maresch - Empowerment Specialist
