How AI Destroys Institutions A conversation with Professors Woodrow Hartzog and Jessica Silbey explores their paper on how AI destroys institutions, discussing its widespread downloads and societal impact. The discussion covers AI’s effects on work, writing, thinking, and living, along with the destruction of expertise and the implications of AI companions. The article highlights the ongoing decay of the internet due to AI-generated content, positioning the newsletter as a source for human-made thought leadership.

• Professors Woodrow Hartzog and Jessica Silbey discussed their paper “How AI Destroys Institutions.”
• The paper has been downloaded over 30,000 times and addresses the negative impacts of AI on society.
• Key discussion points include how AI affects work, writing, thinking, living, and the destruction of expertise.
• The conversation touched on AI companions and the problem of viewing AI as a new species.
• The article notes the degradation of the internet with low-quality AI-generated content. Continue reading https://www.luizasnewsletter.com/p/how-ai-destroys-institutions