Science-Fiction Writer's Critique: AI Companies Are Built to Fail Like Asbestos in Tech Society
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Summary
A science-fiction writer argues that AI companies are destined to fail due to being built on flawed foundations, comparing AI to 'asbestos in the walls of our tech society' installed by monopolists. The author critiques the tech industry's approach to AI development, suggesting that instead of trying to predict or control the future, we should focus on understanding who technology serves and who it harms. The piece presents a critical perspective on AI's societal impact and the need for fundamental change rather than incremental fixes.
Key quotes
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What I do not do is predict the future. No one can predict the future, which is a good thing, since if the future were predictable, that would mean we couldn't change it.
They think science-fiction writers are oracles. Even some of my colleagues labor under the delusion that we can 'see the future'.
A serious fight against it must strike at its roots.
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