# AI isn’t useless. But is it worth it?

Generative AI: Evaluating Its True Value Amid Ethical Concerns

The tech community recognizes the practical applications of generative AI, yet skepticism persists concerning its overall worth. Despite the recognition for generative AI’s capacity to assist in tasks and creativity, concerns arise surrounding the technology’s ethical consequences, environmental footprint, and exploitation of latent human effort. Voices within the industry call for increased transparency regarding generative AI’s limitations and a critical assessment of the relentless pursuit of progress, irrespective of potential costs. There is a clear need for candor about what AI can and cannot do, and a collective effort to mitigate adverse outcomes while still embracing useful innovations.

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