Artificial intelligence (AI), computer systems that can perform tasks once reserved for humans, has its proponents and its detractors. On the positive side, AI is being used to help translate ancient texts , bringing a deeper understanding to humanity's past. On the other side is something much darker. Renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking once predicted that if AI ever truly became sentient it might wipe out the human race . While this is (obviously) at the extreme end of the spectrum and while true artificial consciousness is still likely a few decades off, that doesn't mean AI hasn't negatively impacted humans.

We're not just talking about the loss of jobs, which has begun to happen, or receiving bad financial advice. No, for some people, their interactions with AI have had devas

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