{
  "id": 12685437,
  "title": "Will you really get 'left behind' if you don't use AI?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/will-you-really-get-left-behind-if-you-dont-use-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-07T18:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-08/will-ai-avoiders-be-left-behind/107211430"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Many people believe that not using AI will leave them behind. However, experts suggest otherwise. AI is already integrated into daily life, often without awareness. It assists with tasks like spam filtering, route suggestions, entertainment recommendations, and financial transaction alerts. The key is not whether one uses AI, but whether they understand and use it wisely. In many professions, refusing AI could hinder competitiveness. Yet, it doesn't automatically make someone less capable. The effects depend on the job and whether AI enhances efficiency. While AI may speed up content creation, it doesn't ensure higher quality. Society sometimes prioritizes efficiency over considering consequences, which can be detrimental. Some experts argue that using AI should be ethical and responsible. Understanding AI's capabilities and limitations can help avoid being left behind. It's about making informed choices, not avoiding the technology entirely.",
  "summary": "Whether it was from the mouth of a tech leader or celebrity, you've probably heard that \"if you don't use AI, you'll be left behind.\" I went to three AI academics to ask if that's true.",
  "key_points": [
    "AI is already integrated into daily life, often unnoticed.",
    "Refusing AI may hinder competitiveness in many professions.",
    "Understanding AI's capabilities and limitations can help avoid being left behind."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}