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Cory Doctorow: AI's impact on people, not function, is key

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Cory Doctorow, a science fiction author, emphasizes that the true significance of any technology, including AI, lies not in its capabilities but in its impact on people and society. His perspective highlights the ethical and social implications that should be prioritized over mere technical functionality. AI

IMPACT Focuses on the societal and ethical implications of AI, urging a shift in perspective from technical function to human impact.

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Cory Doctorow: AI's impact on people, not function, is key

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ‘Doctorow, who has written several science fiction novels, cites one of the genre’s defining messages: “The most important thing about the gadget isn’t what it

    ‘Doctorow, who has written several science fiction novels, cites one of the genre’s defining messages: “The most important thing about the gadget isn’t what it does, it’s who it does it for and who it does it to.”’ # AI # Technology # Canada https://www. theguardian.com/books/202…

    LINKS theguardian.com/…/the-reverse-centaurs-gu…

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