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AI lacks ambition, so stop fearing a machine takeover | Ben Fay

David Johnson
David Johnson
David Johnson
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David earned his degree in Political Science from Loyola University Chicago and has spent over 10 years covering local government for various publications, including the Springfield State Journal-Register. His experience with public policy gives him a unique perspective on the inner workings of local governance.

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AI lacks ambition, so stop fearing a machine takeover | Ben Fay — Decatur Technology news

Ask many people what worries them about artificial intelligence, and you will likely hear some version of a sci-fi movie storyline: The machine wakes up one morning, works out that people are the obstacle and starts making its own arrangements.…

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