Researcher warns merging with off-the-shelf AI will drive cultural homogenization
nptacek · x · 2026-09-16
viemccoy argues that merging with off-the-shelf AI—rather than personalized models designed to amplify individual capabilities and interests—will be one of the strongest forces toward cultural homogenization. He calls for a new science of personalized alignment to prepare us for neurotech.
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