Is AI The New Age Sophist?
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Is AI The New Age Sophist?

Artificial intelligence has become an influential force in shaping our thoughts, actions, and emotions. What’s worth noticing is how this mirrors ancient practices, particularly the rhetorical power of Gorgias and the Sophists. In many ways, AI’s persuasive techniques bear striking similarities to the manipulative speech of the ancient world. Much like how Gorgias’ logos could sway people’s beliefs, AI algorithms today are designed to do just that.

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Are You Cherry Picking Ethics?
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Are You Cherry Picking Ethics?

This post explores how AI development can benefit from grounding ethical frameworks in shared global virtues, drawing on cross-cultural values like justice, fairness, and empathy. It examines how aligning AI with these universal principles not only strengthens ethical standards but also enhances global trust and marketability, making AI systems more appealing for adoption in diverse regions. Learn why human oversight remains key.

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When AI Gets It Wrong
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When AI Gets It Wrong

Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems are becoming integral to industries ranging from healthcare to law. While AI holds immense potential to improve efficiency and accuracy, it is not without its flaws. When AI systems make errors, especially in high-stakes fields the consequences can be severe. This brings up critical questions: How do we address these mistakes? Who is accountable? And what is the path forward?

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AI & Customer Experience
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AI & Customer Experience

The key to unlocking AI’s full potential lies in finding the right balance between efficiency and customer experience. While many companies focus on using AI for front-end tasks like chatbots, this can sometimes lead to frustration. The real opportunity for AI lies in creating a more holistic solution that integrates both back-end and front-end AI tools to enhance service without sacrificing the human touch.

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