Another great piece on artificial intelligence by science fiction writer Ted Chiang. The one I recommended a few weeks ago helped grasp the underlying technology, this one now focuses on the impacts on society. So how is AI like an infamous consultancy? In that it provides «escape from accountability».

From Weekly Filet #443, in May 2023.

Will A.I. Become the New McKinsey?

Will A.I. Become the New McKinsey?

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