The article suggests that while some prominent figures in the tech world raise concerns about the future dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), such as the potential for machines to surpass human intelligence (the singularity), the more pressing issues lie in the current applications of AI technology. Specifically, the article argues that AI is already amplifying societal inequality—for instance, the misclassification and misreading of images of black people and Asians. The article argues that rather than worrying about distant future threats, attention should be focused on addressing AI’s current applications’ real and immediate societal implications.