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AI Bans Just Got Way More Terrifying: What Happens When They Come For The Platforms You Actually Depend On

So I have been thinking. And the more I think about it, the more I realize that what I wrote about before, as serious as I believe it was and as seriously as I stand behind every word of it, did not go far enough. Because I have had a realization since then that hasContinue reading “AI Bans Just Got Way More Terrifying: What Happens When They Come For The Platforms You Actually Depend On”

AI Bans Are Here. I Told You So. Now Let’s Talk About Why This Is Bad.

I said it before. I said it on this very blog, on Interfaith Intrepid, back when folks were still treating artificial intelligence like it was some kind of science fiction novelty that only tech bros in San Francisco cared about. I said that the AI bans were coming, and I said that they were notContinue reading “AI Bans Are Here. I Told You So. Now Let’s Talk About Why This Is Bad.”

Stop Treating AI Like It’s Only a “User Problem”

There’s a growing pattern in how people talk about AI, and it feels familiar in a frustrating way. Whenever something goes wrong—misinformation, bad outputs, misuse, unethical content—the conversation quickly shifts toward individual users. As if the core issue is just people using the tool incorrectly, and if everyone “used it responsibly,” the problem would basicallyContinue reading “Stop Treating AI Like It’s Only a “User Problem””

“AI Is Inherently Bad” Is a Slippery Claim, and the Debate Is More Complicated Than It Looks

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When people say AI is inherently bad or inherently evil, that framing creates a problem right away. It turns a complex, evolving technology into something absolute and fixed, as if its value is already fully determined before we even look at how it is actually being used. That kind of thinking is a slippery slopeContinue reading ““AI Is Inherently Bad” Is a Slippery Claim, and the Debate Is More Complicated Than It Looks”

I Will Defend AI, Because I Believe It Can Be Used Ethically

Right now, it has become increasingly common to attack artificial intelligence from every direction. Some criticisms are fair. Some are necessary. Some are thoughtful. Others are exaggerated, reactionary, or rooted in fear more than substance. But in a moment where it feels like almost nobody wants to say anything positive about AI, I will. IContinue reading “I Will Defend AI, Because I Believe It Can Be Used Ethically”

A Prediction I Made About AI Politics That Looks Wrong, and Why the Debate Has Become More Complicated

For a while, I made a political prediction about artificial intelligence that I genuinely thought would come true. I believed conservatives, who often embraced business expansion, rapid technological growth, and market-driven innovation, would remain strongly pro-AI. I also thought liberals, progressives, and leftists—many of whom raised early concerns about labor displacement, surveillance, corporate abuse, andContinue reading “A Prediction I Made About AI Politics That Looks Wrong, and Why the Debate Has Become More Complicated”

In Defense of Using AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch: A Leftist, Progressive, and Personal Reckoning in 2026

I’m going to be painfully, unapologetically honest here, probably more honest than I’ve ever been publicly about this particular topic, and I already know some people are going to be pissed. Some folks are going to feel disappointed. Some are going to accuse me of selling out, of being naive, of being complicit, of beingContinue reading “In Defense of Using AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch: A Leftist, Progressive, and Personal Reckoning in 2026”

The Progressive Case for AI: Beyond Fear and Mockery

Artificial intelligence has become a central topic of cultural, economic, and political discourse in the twenty-first century, often surrounded by polarized narratives. On one hand, the corporate and techno-optimist perspective frames AI as a miraculous solution to efficiency, productivity, and innovation. On the other hand, there exists a prevalent fear-driven narrative, particularly among leftists andContinue reading “The Progressive Case for AI: Beyond Fear and Mockery”

AI as Sauron? Debunking the Fearmongering Around ChatGPT and the Adam Raine Tragedy

In recent weeks, the tragic death of Adam Raine has sparked intense debate, with some voices rushing to place blame on artificial intelligence. Headlines proclaim that ChatGPT “helped” him, painting AI as a manipulative mastermind — a digital Sauron whispering dark instructions into the ears of a teenager. Let’s be clear: Adam Raine’s death isContinue reading “AI as Sauron? Debunking the Fearmongering Around ChatGPT and the Adam Raine Tragedy”

The Dangers of Anti-AI Fear-Mongering and the Potential Fallout of AI Bans

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the most significant technological developments of the 21st century, with the potential to revolutionize industries, enhance human capabilities, and tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues. However, a growing movement of fear-mongering, particularly from various political and social groups, has sought to stoke anxiety and opposition againstContinue reading “The Dangers of Anti-AI Fear-Mongering and the Potential Fallout of AI Bans”