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Professor argues AI's immersion risks dehumanization over apocalypse

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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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Professor argues AI's immersion risks dehumanization over apocalypse

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

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