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Per Axbom

Per Axbom is a Swedish communication theorist and digital designer born in Liberia. His international upbringing, early 80s interest in computing, and passion for responsible innovation have fostered a deep concern for human rights in the digital space. As an educator, speaker, and consultant on the many aspects of digital ethics and design strategy, he finds joy in helping organizations tame the moody powers of digital. Per wants you to discover and master new and fun ways of working with tech for improved well-being and personal growth.

    If A Hammer Was Like AI…

    Computations will “estimate” your aim, tend to miss the nail and push for a different design. Often unnoticeably.

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    If A Hammer Was Like AI…
    • The article discusses the nuanced complexities and potential ethical concerns of comparing AI to a tool using the analogy of a hammer.
    • The author outlines several critical aspects, including obscured data theft, bias, carbon cost, monoculture, invisible decision-making, accountability projection, misinformation, data/privacy breaches, and moderator trauma, shedding light on the multifaceted nature of AI’s impact on society and ethics.
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