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Balancing the two: Human and robot
From the course: Design Thinking in the Age of AI
Balancing the two: Human and robot
- For many people I've talked to about starting to use AI, the question often revolves around balance. Where do I end and the robot start? There's no doubt that automation through AI can greatly enhance efficiency and scalability, but it's crucial to keep the human element alive and our solutions Striking. This balance ensures that our design solutions remain user friendly, empathetic, and ethically sound. My first answer to that initial question starts with the word balance. Maintaining this balance means using AI to augment human capabilities rather than replace them. AI can handle repetitive data heavy tasks, freeing up human designers to focus on creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking. This approach allows for more innovative and effective solutions. Empathy is a cornerstone of human-centered design. While AI can provide data-driven insights, it lacks the ability to truly understand human emotions and experiences. We as human designers have the responsibility to interpret AI…