THE LOOMING SHADOW OF RUTHLESSNESS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE'S POTENTIAL TO CAUSE INEQUALITY AND DETERIORATE HUMAN CONNECTION: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS WITH MIXED METHOD APPROACH

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) offers an unbelievable future, but there is a darkness hiding underneath its bright potential indicating the prospect of producing a ruthless society. AI's inherent biases, algorithmic opacity, and the potential for warfare raise legitimate concerns about the influence on our values and social fabric. This study argues that AI, in its current form, poses an imminent risk of aggravating existing inequality in society and producing a ruthless atmosphere. The research investigates how AI algorithms, which frequently mirror social prejudices, might perpetuate and increase discrimination in domains. This investigation illustrates the potential for AI to isolate people and reduce empathy, contributing to a societal atmosphere marked by intolerance and disrespect for different points of view. The research explores the ground reality of the fundamentals of Neil Postman in the theory of Media Ecology by adopting a mixedmethod approach. Methodology includes surveys, interviews, and discourse analysis. Probing the research questions the study will find out the causal relationship between the increasing role of artificial intelligence and changes in social harmony and the adverse effects of AI on an individual’s skill set. The study also analyze the impact of AI on 5th Gen Warfare. The article suggests policymakers, tech corporations, and academics join to develop an AI-driven future that values fairness, empathy, and vibrant human connection over the attraction of ruthless efficiency.