Does AI just lead to stagnation?

Ideas from a thought-provoking thesis on AI

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I recently read a thesis on AI by Abeba Birhane, a cognitive scientist researching human behaviour, social systems, and responsible AI. Her thesis is called Automating Ambiguity: Challenges and Pitfalls of Artificial Intelligence.

It is a fascinating read that challenges AI hype in ways that I have not previously considered. A…