The Myth of Inevitability in AI Ethics

This article challenges the notion of technological inevitability, examining the surveillance infrastructure being built and the need for active resistance to shape the future of AI.

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The article argues against the idea of technological inevitability, where certain AI developments are seen as unavoidable. It examines the surveillance infrastructure being built, often in plain sight, and the need for active resistance to shape the future of AI. The author suggests that the narrative of inevitability can be used to justify the deployment of harmful technologies and undermine efforts to ensure responsible AI development. Instead, the article calls for a more critical and proactive approach to AI ethics, where the public and policymakers actively participate in determining the trajectory of AI technologies.