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AI's human impact overlooked amid focus on technical capabilities

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AI systems are being rigorously evaluated for their capabilities, but a critical aspect often overlooked is their impact on human well-being. Imran Khan of the Center for Humane Technology argues that we are deploying AI tools that can fundamentally alter human cognition and behavior without systematically measuring these downstream effects. This oversight mirrors the delayed response to social media harms and risks eroding fundamental human capacities if not addressed proactively. AI

IMPACT Highlights the need for psychosocial impact assessments to guide AI development towards human flourishing.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named expert discussing a critical but overlooked aspect of AI development and deployment.

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AI's human impact overlooked amid focus on technical capabilities

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  1. IEEE Spectrum — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Vanessa Bates Ramirez ·

    Why Aren’t We Measuring How AI Affects Humans?

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