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“AI Is Inherently Bad” Is a Slippery Claim, and the Debate Is More Complicated Than It Looks

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When people say AI is inherently bad or inherently evil, that framing creates a problem right away. It turns a complex, evolving technology into something absolute and fixed, as if its value is already fully determined before we even look at how it is actually being used. That kind of thinking is a slippery slopeContinue reading ““AI Is Inherently Bad” Is a Slippery Claim, and the Debate Is More Complicated Than It Looks”

I Will Defend AI, Because I Believe It Can Be Used Ethically

Right now, it has become increasingly common to attack artificial intelligence from every direction. Some criticisms are fair. Some are necessary. Some are thoughtful. Others are exaggerated, reactionary, or rooted in fear more than substance. But in a moment where it feels like almost nobody wants to say anything positive about AI, I will. IContinue reading “I Will Defend AI, Because I Believe It Can Be Used Ethically”

A Prediction I Made About AI Politics That Looks Wrong, and Why the Debate Has Become More Complicated

For a while, I made a political prediction about artificial intelligence that I genuinely thought would come true. I believed conservatives, who often embraced business expansion, rapid technological growth, and market-driven innovation, would remain strongly pro-AI. I also thought liberals, progressives, and leftists—many of whom raised early concerns about labor displacement, surveillance, corporate abuse, andContinue reading “A Prediction I Made About AI Politics That Looks Wrong, and Why the Debate Has Become More Complicated”

In Defense of Using AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch: A Leftist, Progressive, and Personal Reckoning in 2026

I’m going to be painfully, unapologetically honest here, probably more honest than I’ve ever been publicly about this particular topic, and I already know some people are going to be pissed. Some folks are going to feel disappointed. Some are going to accuse me of selling out, of being naive, of being complicit, of beingContinue reading “In Defense of Using AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch: A Leftist, Progressive, and Personal Reckoning in 2026”

The Progressive Case for AI: Beyond Fear and Mockery

Artificial intelligence has become a central topic of cultural, economic, and political discourse in the twenty-first century, often surrounded by polarized narratives. On one hand, the corporate and techno-optimist perspective frames AI as a miraculous solution to efficiency, productivity, and innovation. On the other hand, there exists a prevalent fear-driven narrative, particularly among leftists andContinue reading “The Progressive Case for AI: Beyond Fear and Mockery”

AI as Sauron? Debunking the Fearmongering Around ChatGPT and the Adam Raine Tragedy

In recent weeks, the tragic death of Adam Raine has sparked intense debate, with some voices rushing to place blame on artificial intelligence. Headlines proclaim that ChatGPT “helped” him, painting AI as a manipulative mastermind — a digital Sauron whispering dark instructions into the ears of a teenager. Let’s be clear: Adam Raine’s death isContinue reading “AI as Sauron? Debunking the Fearmongering Around ChatGPT and the Adam Raine Tragedy”

The Dangers of Anti-AI Fear-Mongering and the Potential Fallout of AI Bans

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most significant technological developments of the 21st century, with the potential to revolutionize industries, enhance human capabilities, and tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues. However, a growing movement of fear-mongering, particularly from various political and social groups, has sought to stoke anxiety and opposition againstContinue reading “The Dangers of Anti-AI Fear-Mongering and the Potential Fallout of AI Bans”

AI Psychosis Is Bullshit: Stop Sensationalizing Technology

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Lately, there’s a term making the rounds in articles, headlines, and social media threads: AI psychosis. Just hearing it makes your skin crawl, as if some malevolent, sentient algorithm is lurking in every chatbot, ready to warp human minds. It sounds dramatic, frightening, and unquestionably clickworthy. But let’s cut through the hype. AI psychosis isContinue reading “AI Psychosis Is Bullshit: Stop Sensationalizing Technology”

Sick of Anti-AI Slop: Let’s Stop Blaming the Tool and Focus on the Humans

I am officially calling it: I am sick and tired of this “anti-AI slop.” And yes, I coined that term deliberately. You’ve all heard people complain about AI-generated content as “AI slop,” a lazy way to dismiss anything created with technology as low-quality, soulless, or dangerous. Well, I’m flipping the script: I am labeling allContinue reading “Sick of Anti-AI Slop: Let’s Stop Blaming the Tool and Focus on the Humans”

The Coming AI Crackdowns: A Heavy-Handed Future We Should Prepare For

Right now, AI is in this strange space where everyone is arguing about it—some praising its potential, others warning about its dangers. But if history teaches us anything, it’s that heavy-handed crackdowns are inevitable. We’ve seen it with social media, we’ve seen it with cryptocurrency, and we’ll almost certainly see it with AI. At first,Continue reading “The Coming AI Crackdowns: A Heavy-Handed Future We Should Prepare For”