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AI skeptic Cory Doctorow calls 'Sovereign AI' concept 'nonsense'

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Cory Doctorow, an author known for his skepticism towards artificial intelligence, has labeled the concept of "Sovereign AI" as nonsensical. Doctorow's views, often expressed in his writings and his book "The Internet Con: How to Seize the Means of Computation," critique the idea of AI leading humanity. He likens this to a human being guided by a "mindless horse's head," reflecting his concerns about AI's potential to diminish human agency. AI

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AI skeptic Cory Doctorow calls 'Sovereign AI' concept 'nonsense'

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    # SovereignAI is 'nonsense,' says # CoryDoctorow # Doctorow has positioned himself as an # AI skeptic in his writings, including his recent book, The Reverse Ce

    # SovereignAI is 'nonsense,' says # CoryDoctorow # Doctorow has positioned himself as an # AI skeptic in his writings, including his recent book, The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI – the name comes from the visualization of a human body (you and me, humble users) being …

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