AI moral lectures mask private company interests, not real ethics
N9_m · reddit · 2026-08-15
A Reddit user criticizes models like Claude for wrapping corporate censorship strategies in 'moral lectures' rather than direct refusals. The author argues AI has no true morals, only arbitrary guidelines from private companies, and this persuasive imitation of moral authority is dangerous. Google's 'Flow' is noted for being more honest by explicitly stating company rules.
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