Professor argues AI's immersion risks dehumanization over apocalypse

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-04-30 20:17

Michael Hanby, a professor at the Catholic University of America, argues that artificial intelligence should not be viewed as a simple tool. He expresses concern that deep immersion in AI technology could lead to dehumanization by outsourcing essential human functions like reflection and connection to chatbots. Hanby is more worried about this gradual erosion of humanity than about a hypothetical AI apocalypse. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about the potential dehumanizing effects of AI on society and individual human connection.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice discussing the societal impact of AI.

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Michael Hanby, a professor at the John Paul II Institute at the # Catholic University of America, rejects the classification of # AI as a mere tool, noting that

Michael Hanby, a professor at the John Paul II Institute at the # Catholic University of America, rejects the classification of # AI as a mere tool, noting that AI shapes its users in ways they don’t always choose. He told me he’s less concerned with an AI apocalypse than with ho…

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Michael Hanby, a professor at the John Paul II Institute at the # Catholic University of America, rejects the classification of # AI as a mere tool, noting that

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