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> AI can also be used to say "it wasn't us, the computer did that" and pretend it's not your fault when you kill a bunch of civilians.

Not really, though. Like any tool, its misuse or failure is the responsibility of the wielder.

> As for sending people in harm's way: if that were the effect, it would only apply to those "with AI". In essence, AI becomes a weapon you use to threaten someone with war since your own cost will be low and their cost will be high.

Agree about that part but that's just the nature of war, there are always going to be armies that are scarier than others.



> > AI can also be used to say "it wasn't us, the computer did that" and pretend it's not your fault when you kill a bunch of civilians.

I don't think the entities that are using it in this way care.

https://www.statnews.com/2023/03/13/medicare-advantage-plans...

https://www.hfma.org/revenue-cycle/denials-management/health...

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/24151437/ai-israel-gaza-w...




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