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Borges stipulates that the "guiding principle" of the thinking machine remains cardinal: "the methodical application of chance to the resolution of a problem".
The frustration of dealing with bureaucrats often arises because they themselves can make no decisions; rather, they are permitted only to refer to decisions that have always-already been made (by the big Other).
Capitalist Realism
Mark Fisher
The second reason to be concerned is that these AIs will be more intimate. One of the promises of generative AI is a personal digital assistant. Acting as your advocate with others, and as a butler with you. This requires an intimacy greater than your search engine, email provider, cloud storage system, or phone. You’re going to want it with you 24/7, constantly training on everything you do. You will want it to know everything about you, so it can most effectively work on your behalf.
AI and Trust
Schneier on Security
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