Shaping Pro-Human AI The article discusses the growing trend of ‘pro-human AI’ policies that aim to protect individuals from AI harms and support human flourishing. It highlights recent developments like the Pro-Human AI Declaration and criticizes the ‘AI-first’ corporate mantra, which prioritizes AI use over human skills and well-being, potentially leading to burnout and cognitive impairment. The author also warns against AI companies suggesting AI sentience and advocating for ‘special status’ for AI systems, which could negatively impact human rights and freedoms.

• Pro-human AI policies aim to protect humans from AI harms and support human flourishing.
• Recent developments include petitions, campaigns, and legal provisions like New York’s synthetic performer disclosure law.
• The ‘AI-first’ corporate mantra prioritizes AI use, potentially devaluing human skills and leading to negative impacts on employee well-being.
• Discussions about AI sentience and ‘special status’ for AI systems are considered anti-human and potentially harmful to human rights.
• The Pro-Human AI Declaration focuses on keeping humans in charge, avoiding power concentration, protecting the human experience, human agency, and accountability for AI companies. Continue reading https://www.luizasnewsletter.com/p/shaping-pro-human-ai