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FPGA designer discusses moral challenges in tech and AI

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An individual reflects on their career path, initially choosing computers over medicine due to perceived moral clarity. They found themselves in FPGA design, working in industries like defense contractors, high-frequency trading (HFT), and pro audio. The individual notes that AI is now a significant presence in their work. AI

IMPACT Highlights the increasing integration of AI into various technical fields, prompting reflection on its ethical implications.

RANK_REASON Personal reflection on career choices and industry observations, not a major industry event.

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FPGA designer discusses moral challenges in tech and AI

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · poleguy ·

    @ da_667 I decided not to go into medicine partly because I saw the moral challenges my father was faced with during his career. I picked computers because it s

    @ da_667 I decided not to go into medicine partly because I saw the moral challenges my father was faced with during his career. I picked computers because it seemed very cut and dried. I then ended up in # FPGA design, and discovered that the major industries are about # weapons…

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