Another Crazy Day in AI: When Fear Reveals More About Us Than Them
- Wowza Team
- Aug 15
- 4 min read
Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
The weekend’s peeking over the horizon, and the AI news keeps coming.
A physician executive and computer scientist joined The Podcast by KevinMD to unpack his piece "Why fearing AI is really about fearing ourselves". Instead of doom-laden predictions, he points to something more human: our unease with our own decision-making, and whether we can wield AI responsibly.
Up in the skies, Qatar Airways is teaming with Accenture to roll out a plan to bring predictive maintenance, optimized flight schedules, and personalized passenger perks to your next trip.
And on the ground, Google’s new Gemma 3 270M is tiny, fast, and efficient enough to chat for hours on your phone without draining your battery.
Here's another crazy day in AI:
The human problem behind technology anxiety
Qatar Airways teams up with Accenture for AI in aviation
Meet Gemma 3 270M, Google’s compact AI model
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: Reflecting on Our Technological Anxieties
Image Credit: Wowza (created with Ideogram)
Have you ever considered that our unease about AI might actually be telling us more about ourselves than about the technology?
Dr. Bhargav Raman, a physician executive and computer scientist, recently appeared on The Podcast by KevinMD to discuss his article Why fearing AI is really about fearing ourselves. This conversation takes a different approach to the usual doom-and-gloom predictions about artificial intelligence. Rather than focusing on technological threats, Raman explores how our anxieties about AI reveal deeper concerns about human nature and our ability to make responsible decisions.
Points worth noting from the discussion
Many fears about AI stem from our own history of ethical failings and misuse of technology.
AI’s ability to potentially replicate human intelligence sets it apart from past innovations.
Acting against human interests would require AI to have self-awareness, ego, and a sense of injustice—capabilities not present in current systems.
Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics still serve as a relevant guide for responsible AI design.
A long-term, global perspective is essential to ensure technology serves humanity’s broader interests.
In healthcare, AI could improve efficiency and access but cannot replace the judgment and adaptability of human physicians.
Balanced regulation and international cooperation are crucial to foster innovation while preventing misuse.
Raman notes that AI development is moving ahead quickly, but the deeper societal and philosophical discussions are lagging. Too much attention, he says, is spent on fear-driven narratives or competitive races to outpace rivals, and not enough on building a shared understanding of how these systems should be integrated into everyday life. Without that groundwork, we risk allowing short-term concerns to overshadow long-term planning.
In healthcare, he envisions AI as a tool that can take on administrative work, free up resources, and expand access to care. However, he emphasizes the irreplaceable role of human doctors in handling complex or unusual cases and in imagining new treatments and possibilities. Relying solely on AI could narrow rather than expand progress, since its learning is rooted in past data rather than forward-looking innovation.
The broader message is that AI’s trajectory will be shaped as much by human choices as by technical capability. Its future, whether it becomes a tool for meaningful progress or a source of harm, depends on the principles we apply, the cooperation we foster, and the foresight we bring to its development. Thoughtful, inclusive conversations now can help ensure that the benefits are realized while the risks are kept in check.
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OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
Qatar Airways Teams Up with Accenture for AI in Aviation
/Accenture Newsroom
Qatar Airways has partnered with Accenture to launch AI Skyways, a strategic initiative aimed at revolutionizing aviation through AI-powered solutions. The collaboration will focus on enhancing customer experience, boosting operational efficiency, supporting employee development, and driving environmental and performance gains. Applications include predictive maintenance, optimized flight scheduling, and personalized passenger interactions—all underpinned by responsible AI practices. The airline says this marks a major step in its journey toward becoming a fully digital-first organization.
Read more here.
Meet Gemma 3 270M, Google’s Compact AI Model
/Olivier Lacombe, Kathleen Kenealy, Kat Black, Ravin Kumar, Francesco Visin, Jiageng Zhang, on Google for Developers Blog
Google has introduced Gemma 3 270M, a 270-million parameter AI model built for speed, efficiency, and task-specific fine-tuning. Designed to run on resource-constrained devices, it delivers strong instruction-following skills while using minimal power—just 0.75% of a Pixel 9 Pro battery for 25 conversations. Developers can fine-tune it for applications like sentiment analysis, compliance checks, or creative content generation, making it ideal for building fleets of small, specialized models. Google says the model’s compact size enables faster iteration, lower costs, and enhanced privacy by running directly on-device.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
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