Financial Times asks readers what they want from AI

In short: The Financial Times is asking readers to share their ideas for what they want artificial intelligence to do for people.

What happened

The Financial Times published a short piece and video titled “AI is here. What do you want from it?” by Madhumita Murgia and Juliet Riddell. It argues that decisions about how AI develops should not be left only to technologists or companies.

The article says AI is already part of daily life, but much of its current use is focused on efficiency, productivity, and profit. In plain terms, that means using AI to do the same work faster or cheaper, often in business settings.

The FT is inviting readers to share “varied visions” of how AI could improve life, both now and in the future. It links to a survey where people can submit their ideas.

Why it matters

AI tools are increasingly showing up in places that affect everyday life, like schools, workplaces, healthcare, and government services. When a small group decides what these tools are built to do, the results can feel like someone else rearranged your neighborhood without asking. The FT’s message is that the public can still influence the direction of AI, by speaking up about what they want it used for and what they do not want it used for.

Source: Financial Times