MIT Technology Review's 'The Download' newsletter covers AI warfare's human illusion and a theory about our 'inner Neanderthal'.
Why it matters
This article, while broadly covering technology, includes a discussion on AI warfare, which is a significant and evolving area of AI application. Understanding the 'human illusion' in AI-driven conflict is crucial for ethical considerations, policy development, and public perception of AI's role in sensitive domains.
This tech newsletter talks about how AI is used in war and how it might trick us into thinking humans are more in control than they are. It also mentions a fun idea about humans having an 'inner Neanderthal'.
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