An AI skeptic says the technology is useful, but overuse, copyright abuse and bad incentives are real risks
ZeroStateReflex · x · 2026-07-21
A long AI take arguing that current systems are useful but can backfire, so people should trust them skeptically and avoid overusing them. - The author says AI can help, but it should be treated with the same skepticism as humans. - They argue that access to almost all available data does not make a system correct or aligned with your interests. - They criticize AI in art, saying their discomfort is instinctive rather than anti-tech. - They welcome AI's potential for humanity, but say major work remains to prevent downsides. - They also reject international competition as an excuse for the US, China, or anyone else to exploit copyrighted data.
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