How AI will affect my major

When thinking about how AI will affect my major of game design and the future of the industry, I feel like there is a lot to think about, especially since this is such a wide field where AI could be implemented in many different ways. From art and writing to coding and game testing, AI can be used in almost every part of the game development process. Because of this, it is hard to see AI as just one thing, since it can help in creative ways but also in more technical ways.

When doing research on the topic, I found two different articles that talk about how AI could be used more in the industry, but they have slightly different views on how it would work. In the first article, it talks about how artists and writers should not fear AI because it allows them to not be held back by the limits of the developers’ skills. Usually, writers and artists have to work within the technical constraints of what the developers can do, but AI could help bridge that gap and make their ideas easier to bring to life. This could be especially helpful for smaller teams that do not have as many resources.

In the other article, it talks about how AI should be used as a co-developer that works alongside the dev team. Instead of replacing people, it would help reduce the amount of repetitive and data-heavy tasks, such as testing, bug tracking, and balancing. This would give developers more time to focus on the creative side of making games.

Overall, both articles show that AI is not meant to take over game design, but to support it. Instead of replacing developers, AI can help them work faster and spend more time on creativity and making better games. If used correctly, AI could become an important tool that changes how games are made in the future.

Privacy, Online and Off

Privacy is something that I think I hear about at least once a week online. Online privacy has become a growing concern for many people, especially as people have become more active online. Most people don't realize it, but most kids sign up for social media around the age of 12 and are online for what will probably be the rest of their lives. Social media and digital information have become such a big part of online society that most people forget about the big privacy concerns from other people and the government. 

Thinking about what would happen if something important, such as your Social Security number or your credit card number, were leaked online. This is the kind of stuff that could affect your entire life if it got into the wrong hands. I feel like this happens to everyone at least once, but my debit card number got leaked, and someone made a purchase from across the country in San Fransico while I'm in Atlanta. Luckily, my bank notified me, and I got everything sorted out, but it's crazy to think that it could happen to anyone.

                                                                          

The government should focus its efforts on creating and implementing stronger privacy laws that protect people’s personal information online, while companies should be required to clearly explain how they collect, store, and share data. There should also be strict punishments for businesses or hackers who misuse or steal private information for their own gain. I think that the fact that there have to be whole companies that specialize in getting your information off the internet or better protecting it tells a lot about online privacy for your data. The government should also invest more in better cybersecurity systems and educating the public about online safety and protecting your data. By holding companies accountable, the government can help reduce data leaks and protect citizens better online.

We can protect our privacy by being careful about what we share online. This includes using strong passwords, changing them often, and never giving out personal information like Social Security or credit card numbers unless it is absolutely necessary. Turning on two-factor authentication, avoiding suspicious links, and checking privacy settings on social media can also help. It’s important to monitor bank statements and online accounts as well for unusual activity, so problems can be caught quickly.