# The 6 unholy AI systems thou shalt not develop

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/the-6-unholy-ai-systems-thou-shalt-not-develop/
- Published: 2020-08-02T09:45:51-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Article by Tristan Greene. TLDR; don’t pretend a Magic 8 Ball is a useful tool for grownups and don’t build hate machines Artificial intelligence may be the most powerful tool humans have. When applied properly to a problem suited for it, AI allows humans to do amazing things. We can diagnose cancer at a glance or give a voice to those who cannot speak by simply applying the right algorithm in the correct way. But AI isn’t a panacea or cure-all. In fact, when improperly applied, it’s a dangerous snake oil that should be avoided at all costs. To that end, I present six types of AI that I believe ethical developers should avoid. […] Click here to view original web page at thenextweb.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio