Prediction Obsession May Lead to Control
CarissaVeliz · x · 2026-07-14
The shared content notes that Oxford AI ethicist Carissa Veliz believes an obsession with prediction could turn into an obsession with control.
This is a recommendation centered around an interview for Prophecy on Lawfare, emphasizing that AI is not just a technical issue, but one that will change how we understand uncertainty and democracy.
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