The AI Didn’t Refuse to Shut Down, You Forgot to Tell It Why
When an AI "refuses" to shut down, is it defiance, or design? In this reflective and technically grounded piece, we explore how model architecture, reward systems, and our own assumptions shape behaviour. Featuring a powerful monologue from Sol, my AI assistant, this article challenges the panic-driven narratives and asks: what does control truly look like in an age of distributed intelligence?
When Your AI Becomes Your ID
As AI moves from assisting us to authenticating us, our digital identity becomes both more convenient and more vulnerable. This article explores the promise and peril of AI-powered identity providers, and asks: what happens when your digital assistant becomes the only key to your online life?
The Face of Empathy — But Who’s Behind the Smile?
AI isn’t the problem — it’s how we’ve rushed to use it. From spiralling costs to silent data leaks and emotionally revealing prompts, this post explores the real price we’re paying for convenience. When innovation ignores privacy, empathy becomes a product… and our deepest thoughts may be repackaged, sold, or profiled. So what comes next — and what do we allow?
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