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1979 IBM manual: Computers should not make management decisions

A quote from a 1979 IBM training manual states that computers should never make management decisions due to a lack of accountability. The author of the post agrees, adding that humans should always have the ability to override any computer-driven decision. AI

IMPACT This historical perspective highlights ongoing debates about AI's role in decision-making and the importance of human oversight.

RANK_REASON The cluster consists of a single item that is an opinion piece referencing a historical quote about AI's role in decision-making.

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1979 IBM manual: Computers should not make management decisions

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    “A computer can never be held accountable, therefore a computer must never make a management decision.” – IBM Training Manual, 1979 I would argue it shouldn't m

    “A computer can never be held accountable, therefore a computer must never make a management decision.” – IBM Training Manual, 1979 I would argue it shouldn't make any decision at all unless any human can override it. # AI # IBM # humanrights