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AI industry grapples with 'Frontier Myth' framing and its historical parallels

The term "Frontier AI" is being critically examined, drawing parallels to the historical "Frontier Myth" of the American West. This myth often romanticizes expansion while ignoring the brutal realities of violence, racism, and exploitation. The critique suggests that "Frontier AI" similarly obscures the negative consequences of unchecked technological advancement. AI

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    "Frontier" AI. Ever heard of the Frontier Myth? "The western myth is far removed from the historical reality of the West. [Works of art] often neglect to show r

    "Frontier" AI. Ever heard of the Frontier Myth? "The western myth is far removed from the historical reality of the West. [Works of art] often neglect to show realities of the journey West, and the life on the frontier. Failing to show the brutalities of Indian warfare, racism to…