Comment by bananaflag
1 hour ago
I find it funny to see all these framings as AI "freeing" people from some work so they are able to do some other work. People should be more prepared for the prospect of AI doing any conceivable sort of work, and this sort of formulation lulls them into a false sense of security.
They seem to run a dual strategy where, on one hand they emphasise how "helpful" these models are, while simultaneously talking about how scared they are.
Not to downplay the risk, but I reckon it’s human nature to embrace the benefits and ignore the risks.
I dont mind the benefits or the risks (I believe in AI extinction risk btw), I dont mind them telling that the AI is freeing her to do some work. I just mind the framing "so she can focus on this other work", like that other work wont also be taken by AI later on.