In the whirlwind of technological advancements, artificial intelligence (AI) often becomes the scapegoat for broader societal issues. It’s an easy target, a non-human entity that we can blame for job displacement, privacy concerns, and even ethical dilemmas. However, this perspective is not only simplistic but also misdirected.
The crux of the matter isn’t AI itself, but the economic system under which it operates - capitalism. It’s capitalism that dictates the motives behind AI development and deployment. Under this system, AI is primarily used to maximize profits, often at the expense of the workforce and ethical considerations. This profit-driven motive can lead to job losses as companies seek to cut costs, and it can prioritize corporate interests over privacy and fairness.
So, why should we shift our anger from AI to capitalism? Because AI, as a tool, has immense potential to improve lives, solve complex problems, and create new opportunities. It’s the framework of capitalism, with its inherent drive for profit over people, that often warps these potentials into societal challenges.
By focusing our frustrations on capitalism, we advocate for a change in the system that governs AI’s application. We open up a dialogue about how we can harness AI ethically and equitably, ensuring that its benefits are widely distributed rather than concentrated in the hands of a few. We can push for regulations that protect workers, maintain privacy, and ensure AI is used for the public good.
In conclusion, AI is not the enemy; unchecked capitalism is. It’s time we recognize that our anger should not be at the technology that could pave the way for a better future, but at the economic system that shapes how this technology is used.
AI outside of capitalism is still incredibly dangerous. It’s all the baises that create the world we have today but on steroids. Take all the injustices against minority peoples today and scale it up to however much compute you have.
It’s completely naive to think that AI will solve the world’s problems if that pesky capitalism would get out of the way. But this website is full of tech bros, so it’s impossible to get past that.
Also, being angry at capitalism doesn’t pay the rent. I can’t boycott capitalism. I can use my small power under capitalism to boycot your shitty ai.
Mhmm. Here’s the uncensored anti-woke AI Elon tried to create answering Twitter blue subscribers questions:
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Yeah, so horribly biased and terrible…
It’s also a complete strawman to exaggerate what most proponents think of AI just because you saw some crypto bro Elon dickrider spouting off propaganda on reddit somewhere
The only people who want to use “AI” to “change the world” are the billionaires who think that they can use it to shrink or eliminate their workforce while gaining efficiency and control. That’s it. the capitalists are the problem, and you don’t have any power under them. None.
Heh. I like you. 🤘🏽