The Bunker – News without the nonsense What will Elon Musk ruin next?
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Jan 7, 2026 In this engaging discussion, Beth Singler, an assistant professor specializing in digital religions and AI ethics, sheds light on Elon Musk's ambitions to disrupt higher education using AI. They explore the consequences of replacing human judgment in learning environments and the societal impacts of tech mythology. Beth emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and warns against blindly trusting AI. The conversation also addresses the environmental and social costs of AI, urging a careful balance between innovation and ethical responsibility.
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Prophecy, Not Prediction
- Elon Musk frames AI claims as prophetic moral narratives rather than evidence-based predictions.
- Beth Singler warns these prophecies shape public expectations and concentrate power with charismatic tech figures.
Hallucinations Are The Core Problem
- Generative AI's outputs are intrinsically probabilistic and unstable, so
Invisible Automation Risks
- AI adoption often happens invisibly within systems and decision-making infrastructure.
- Lack of transparency means people may not realise when automated systems replace human judgement.