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Tech Won't Save Us
Maybe We Should Destroy AI w/ Ali Alkhatib
Dec 26, 2024
Ali Alkhatib, an expert on AI and former director of the Center for Applied Data Ethics, joins Paris Marx to tackle pressing questions about accountability in the AI industry. They discuss the urgent need to dismantle harmful AI systems rather than simply regulating them, highlighting the risks generative AI poses in decision-making. The conversation further addresses the marketing tactics surrounding AI terminology and its impact on power dynamics, advocating for a future rooted in ethical practices and genuine consent.
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- Instead of attempting to regulate inherently harmful AI systems, directly dismantling them may be necessary to prevent ongoing damage to individuals.
- The lack of clear parameters and meaningful consent in AI development fosters distrust, complicating the promise of user-centered design in technology.
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The Limits of Human-Centered AI Systems
The fundamental issue with AI systems designed to cause harm is that it is impossible to create a genuinely human-centered alternative. If these systems are built with malicious intent, efforts to reimagine them through a human lens are futile. This notion is exemplified in discussions about consent regarding data usage, as users often cannot provide meaningful consent over the vast amounts of data collected about them. Without a robust conversation about consent, any claims of user-centered design in AI remain hollow.
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