The Algorithmic con: Is Our AI-Powered World Becoming The Matrix?

The Matrix is a powerful allegory for “The Algorithmic Con,” where advanced AI creates a fabricated reality to control and exploit humanity, much like modern AI systems use opaque algorithms, unconsented data, and emotional manipulation to influence ou…


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The Matrix is a powerful allegory for "The Algorithmic Con," where advanced AI creates a fabricated reality to control and exploit humanity, much like modern AI systems use opaque algorithms, unconsented data, and emotional manipulation to influence our lives and attention, potentially building a digital prison we don't even realize we're in.


This content originally appeared on HackerNoon and was authored by birdsandbricks


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