The design of AI systems can embody biases, leading to outcomes that inadvertently reinforce existing inequalities or misunderstand user needs. Moreover, the widespread adoption of AI raises concerns about privacy, security, and the displacement of jobs, highlighting the need for thoughtful design principles that prioritize ethical considerations and human welfare.
An open question revolves around the intersection of design and artificial intelligence and how the two will interface. It is unlikely that this question will be resolved soon. Still, it is interesting to consider how AI can advance and support the design process and elevate the ability of designers to create things of value. An interesting component in all of this is how designers can shape the use of AI and how this will influence the application and utilization of AI.
It seems logical to assume that qualities that can be ascribed as uniquely human will become even more important as the relationship between design and AI advances. Qualities such as curiosity, empathy, creativity, compassion, intuition, and judgment are not the domain of AI, at least for now. How these qualities contribute to the human-AI interaction will considerably impact how AI is used, how it develops, and how it can be used to elevate the human condition.
