Seth Godin emphasizes the continuing importance of human judgment in the use of AI. While technology such as AI plays a significant role, it is crucial that individuals do not shift the responsibility of decision-making to the machine. Godin critiques how people often phrase their interactions with AI, leaning towards 'asking' instead of 'using'. He advocates for a mindset that treats AI as a tool similar to a computer or hammer, highlighting the necessity for humans to actively engage and apply their judgment in the process.
AI is a tool, and judgment, for the foreseeable future, remains our job. It doesn't matter how cool your hammer is, it's still on you to decide which nails need hammering.
There's been a shift in wording brought on by the AI wave. People 'ask' the AI to do things versus 'use' our tools to solve problems, as if we should pass responsibility of thought to statistical models.
When talking about AI, I mentally substitute 'computer' or 'tool' in its place. I don't ask my computer to analyze data.
I use my computer like someone might use a hammer while building a planter box.
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