AI is how bosses wage war on "professions"
a month ago
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- #Workplace Dynamics
- #Professional Ethics
- The article discusses the dual definition of 'professional'—one being paid for work, and the other being bound by a code of conduct that supersedes employer or state demands.
- AI is seen as a tool that bosses use to replace professionals who can refuse unethical orders, thereby eliminating workers who can 'tell their bosses to fuck off.'
- The concept of 'centaur' vs. 'reverse centaur' is introduced, where a centaur is a professional using AI as an aid, while a reverse centaur is a human assisting AI, often leading to accountability issues.
- Bosses are eager to replace professionals with AI to avoid conflicts with empowered workers, such as in media, programming, and unionized labor sectors.
- The article highlights how AI salesmen exploit bosses' desires for obedient workers, promising a world where AI follows orders without question.
- Various links and references are provided, including discussions on AI in exams, economic risks of AI, historical tech issues, and upcoming book releases by the author.