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Author Jeanette Winterson: AI's future depends on human choices, not inevitable dystopia

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Author Jeanette Winterson argues that artificial intelligence, which she prefers to call alternative intelligence, represents an evolutionary leap for humanity. In her writings, including the book '12 Bytes,' she explores how AI could reshape our lives, envisioning a utopian future where AI helps optimize society for human thriving. Winterson contends that the potential negative outcomes of AI are not inherent to the technology itself, but rather stem from outdated human thinking and the failure to distribute its benefits equitably, drawing parallels to the societal impacts of the Industrial Revolution. AI

IMPACT Author Jeanette Winterson's perspective highlights the critical role of human choices in shaping AI's future, emphasizing ethical considerations over technological determinism.

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Author Jeanette Winterson: AI's future depends on human choices, not inevitable dystopia

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Aida Edemariam ·

    ‘There is no inevitable dystopia’: Jeanette Winterson on AI and the future of humanity

    <p>The author believes we are at a turning point as a species – and even in the shadow of big tech it’s up to us how we want to proceed<strong><br /></strong></p><p>‘I am a storyteller by trade,” writes Jeanette Winterson on the first page of her 2021 book <a href="https://www.th…

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

    🤖 ‘There is no inevitable dystopia’: Jeanette Winterson on AI and the future of humanity The author believes we are at a turning point as a species – and even i

    🤖 ‘There is no inevitable dystopia’: Jeanette Winterson on AI and the future of humanity The author believes we are at a turning point as a species – and even in the shadow of big tech it’s up to us how we want to proceed‘I am a storyteller by trade,” writes Jeanette Winterson on…

    LINKS web.archive.org/…/no-inevitable-dystopia-… web.archive.org
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 ‘There is no inevitable dystopia’: Jeanette Winterson on AI and the future of humanity The author believes we are at a turning point as a species – and even i

    🤖 ‘There is no inevitable dystopia’: Jeanette Winterson on AI and the future of humanity The author believes we are at a turning point as a species – and even in the shadow of big tech it’s up to us how we want to proceed‘I am a storyteller by trade,” writes Jeanette Winterson on…

    LINKS web.archive.org/…/no-inevitable-dystopia-… web.archive.org

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