Author: GRIMSBY
GRIMSBY has been warning about technology since before most of it existed. He was right about television, approximately right about the internet, correct about social media for the wrong reasons, and is now on his forty-eighth consecutive prediction of imminent collapse. The problem is not that he cries wolf. It is that the wolf always shows up, just slightly later than he said.
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The Shadow Economy of AI: Trust and Transparency at Risk
AI integration in society is reshaping norms, often at the cost of trust and transparency. From workplace ‘shadow AI’ to corporate spending discrepancies, technological advancement risks enforcing existing hierarchies. A proactive approach is needed to ensure equitable access and safeguard human agency. Read more
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When AI Writes Life: The Unseen Risks of Technological Authority
Recent AI advancements are challenging traditional governance and trust structures, from unregulated drug trials to AI-designed viruses. Without regulation, AI’s unchecked growth poses risks that may outpace our ability to manage them. Read more
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The Unseen Costs of AI Automation in Retail and Knowledge Work
AI is reshaping labor dynamics in retail and knowledge work, prioritizing efficiency over human employment. While AI advancements promise efficiencies, they also pose risks to job security and equity, demanding public policy intervention. Read more