Dangerous metaphors in AI
Briefly

We must be cautious about the metaphors we embrace and the narratives we construct when discussing AI's future. They shape our perceptions, set expectations, and guide our actions.
For an interface to work, designers and users must share common understanding and trust. Messages in a chat are not delivered by paper plane after clicking the send icon.
My spam folder in my inbox consistently lacks salty bits of pork fat pressed together in a mushy/rubbery paste. Which I consider the most outrageous example of false advertisement.
Metaphors interweave and breed new ones. For example, with over 70% of the phone market, Android phones may be the most widespread platform for Material Design.
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