The Allure of Hyper-Personalized AI: What We Lose When Tech Replaces Human Interaction
lrettig · x · 2026-08-11
Author Lane Rettig explores the seductive promise of AI-powered software: molding itself to fit us perfectly, much like the adaptable nano-tech from sci-fi novels. Once experienced, this frictionless personalization is hard to give up.
However, accepting the bargain of gaining all benefits of interaction without the inconvenience of another person carries hidden costs. Rettig also reflects on AI in governance, noting that while AI can be highly available and impartial, it fundamentally lacks an understanding of deeply human concepts like justice and mercy.
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