The core reason to be against AI (jasonpolak.substack.com)

A recent discourse has emerged around the ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly assessing its inherent nature rather than just its applications. While proponents often cite the benefits of large language models (LLMs) in areas like healthcare and programming, some critics argue that AI fundamentally undermines creativity and human expression. They emphasize that one can oppose AI for its philosophical implications—suggesting that it contradicts the essence of what it means to be human—without needing to quantify its impact on jobs or resource consumption. This perspective highlights a broader critique of contemporary society's tendency to analyze complex emotional and existential issues through a strictly scientific lens, which can overshadow the inherent value of human experience. The author contends that genuine understanding of phenomena such as love or creativity cannot be fully encapsulated by data or statistics. As such, critics of AI are encouraged to trust their intrinsic feelings about its unnaturalness, emphasizing that discomfort with AI-generated content is a valid moral stance. This debate reflects significant philosophical questions within the AI/ML community regarding the technology's role in art, creativity, and human life.