Useful Is Not Sufficient

12 hours ago

Linus Torvalds defends AI as a useful tool in Linux development, stating critics can fork the project if they disagree.
The author argues that usefulness alone is not a sufficient justification, comparing AI to child labor or surveillance software which are also 'useful' but ethically problematic.
In free software contexts, political and social considerations like autonomy and community are important, not just utility.
The piece calls for higher ethical standards beyond mere usefulness, especially in a world facing crises.

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