Exploring the Future of AI: My Journey with Google’s New AI Model

Over the past couple of weekends, I’ve embarked on an intriguing adventure with Google’s latest AI model. The experience has left me feeling both exhilarated and apprehensive about the future of technology.

To provide some context, I come from a background in civil engineering, specializing in design and project management, with no prior experience in coding or computer science. Recently, I decided to take advantage of a free student license for the new Google AI model, curious to see if someone like me could leverage this advanced tool to create something meaningful.

My aim was simple: to develop a basic application that would help me track the progress of my small-scale projects. While there are existing software solutions that serve this purpose, I wanted to customize my own version—complete with charts and finance tracking capabilities tailored to my needs.

After dedicating nearly eight hours last weekend to this endeavor, I found myself conversing with the AI model as if I were collaborating with a team of developers. To my astonishment, the model generated code for me, instructed me on which programs to download, and guided me on where to place the code for execution.

The outcome? I successfully created a small application despite my lack of coding knowledge. While the program isn’t perfect, it functions in a way that aligns closely with my requirements.

However, this experience also sparked a deep sense of unease. The capabilities of these AI models are astonishing, and I fear they will only continue to advance, reshaping the landscape of various professions and industries.

As I look ahead to the coming week, I plan to delve deeper into the world of AI, aiming to develop even more small-scale applications. It’s clear to me that the potential of these tools is expansive, and I’m eager to explore where this journey will take me next.

In a rapidly evolving technological world, each innovation brings both promise and uncertainty. The question remains: how will we navigate this transformative era?