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AI's true threat lies in human exploitation, not the tech itself

The primary concern regarding AI is not the technology itself, but rather the individuals and corporations seeking to exploit it for profit and power. The author argues that if society wishes to curb this predatory and extractive approach to AI, collective action is possible and necessary. AI

IMPACT Highlights the ethical and societal considerations surrounding AI development and deployment.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing the societal implications of AI deployment.

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AI's true threat lies in human exploitation, not the tech itself

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "It’s not AI we need to worry the most about. It’s the people and corporations working to profit from and gain power by deploying it. But if we want to stop thi

    "It’s not AI we need to worry the most about. It’s the people and corporations working to profit from and gain power by deploying it. But if we want to stop this predatory, profiteering, and extractive form of AI—and it’s worth noting that at this point, most people do—we absolut…