Put Generative A.I. In A Daycare
They’re probably one of the funnest, most valuable experiences in our lives; daycares. They’re also very germy with lots of sniffles, drool, hugs, sneezes, wheezes and ouchies. Toddlers don’t have gender or racial biases either. They are where we play and learn about one another. We move fast and break things and it’s okay.
Before I roll into this short essay, let me be sure to say that I am a proponent of AI. I think it can benefit humanity. Done right. It will be messy. I’ve been deeply embedded in the world of technology and humans for over 25 years. I’ve seen some really good things. I’ve seen some silly things. I’m a pragmatist and an anthropologist focused on being human in the digital age.
It is also important to recognize that there are some very good AI uses underway. Some are being used for drug discoveries, others for combating climate change and others for medical advancements.
While the AI tools such as Generative AI are presenting some exciting opportunities and of course risks, how these tools have been thrust into the public sphere has left a lot to be desired in terms of stewardship. Lot’s of altruistic statements, very little adult behaviour. These are of course amplified by the OpenAI debacle of governance and the antics of X and Grok, who’s claim to advancement is the ability to use foul language.
