Generally Intelligent From lawless spaces to true liberty: rethinking AI's role in society
Aug 13, 2025
Matt Boulos, a lawyer and computer scientist at Imbue, dives into the artwork of AI's evolution and its societal implications. He tackles the critical balance between technological advancement and individual liberty, discussing the need for ethical frameworks to combat disempowerment in AI systems. The conversation also explores digital governance challenges, privacy issues, and the future of programming, emphasizing how tech can enhance rather than hinder personal autonomy. Boulos advocates for a society where technology serves human needs, not the other way around.
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Algorithms Are New Actors In Work
- AI introduces algorithmic actors that can govern human work and behavior at scale.
- Existing labor laws assume human managers and may not cover algorithmic control.
AI Targeting In Warfare Today
- Matt points out AI systems are already used for targeting in war and are killing people now.
- This shows delegation to systems can have immediate lethal consequences.
Control Determines Whether AI Liberates
- AI tools vary by who controls their goals: personal assistants empower users, others control and coerce.
- Delegation concentrates the owner's power, changing accountability and incentives.
