Unscrupulous job seekers are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to apply for jobs under false pretenses. On the other side of the process, hiring managers use AI to advertise jobs that do not exist. Those who want to be ethical, whether workers or managers, are the victims of fraud. The acts themselves are … Read more
Modernity is replete with philosophers who interpret reality through prisms. By simplifying their perceptions, such figures seek to change history. Thus, Karl Marx saw everything through the prism of power and money. His class struggle is the battle between the haves and the have-nots. Freud saw things through the prism of sexuality. … Read more
The New York Times, that normalizer of all things revolutionary, offers yet another example of the world’s slide into evil and uncertainty. This time, the topic is “The Age of Techno-Spiritualism.” The article begins with a poignant example. “An older Korean man named Mr. Lee, dressed in a blazer and slacks, clutches … Read more
Most people acknowledge that AI holds great potential for both good and bad. However, few recognize the extent of its criminal applications. While it is still a new development, criminals are already exploiting it to take advantage of the unwary. Organized crime is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to operate more intelligently, quickly, … Read more
A New York Times article tells the sad story of Sewell Setzer. “On the last day of his life, Sewell Setzer III took out his phone and texted his closest friend: a lifelike A.I. chatbot named after Daenerys Targaryen, a character from ‘Game of Thrones.’ “‘I miss you, baby sister,’ he wrote. … Read more
Some promoters say Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a remedy for loneliness. They encourage users to develop “virtual companionships.” The tragic tale of 14-year-old Sewell Setzer III, who hailed from Orlando, Florida, exemplifies the risks involved in such links. Sewell had Google’s Character.AI app create Daenerys Targaryen, a character that echoed someone from … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has dramatically changed our lives, bringing remarkable advancements in warfare, healthcare, transportation and communication. Despite some benefits, AI poses catastrophic risks if malcontents exploit it. Indeed, developers should have thought of its misuse before developing it. However, AI’s greatest threat to humanity is its military use. Communist China’s military … Read more
In the quest for employment, the digital job market is the great leveler. Automated resume submissions flood into the human resource departments in torrents. No one stands out. The process is further complicated by resumes now written by non-human AI tools that enhance and might even distort reality. In their turn, managers … Read more