The New Humanism The article argues that the current narrative surrounding AI, pushed by companies and some influential figures, creates a sense of impending doom and demands uncritical adoption of AI. This narrative, however, primarily serves the profit motives of AI companies rather than genuine human well-being or societal progress. In response, a “new humanism” is emerging, which emphasizes human development, connection, and excellence, asserting that AI should be a tool to support these goals, not a priority in itself.

• AI CEOs and authors are promoting a narrative of AI dominance and the need for human surrender, which serves AI companies’ profit motives.
• This AI-first worldview pressures individuals and society to adopt AI in all aspects of life, potentially leading to negative consequences like job displacement, decreased productivity, and erosion of societal structures.
• A “new humanism” is emerging as a counter-movement, prioritizing human well-being, personal growth, and societal progress over AI adoption.
• The new humanism advocates for recognizing the unique value of purely human-created works and ensuring legal, financial, and cultural protections for them.
• It calls for AI innovation to serve human or social purposes, rather than being a goal in itself, and stresses the accountability of AI companies under existing laws. Continue reading https://www.luizasnewsletter.com/p/the-new-humanism