Libertarian meat producer Collin Duprel says artificial intelligence is luring us into slavery and misery:
It’ll take away your independence as it sets your appointments for you, determines your driving route, makes your dinner plans, creates a grocery list, and then even sets your budget for you if it doesn’t place a pickup order for you too.
Before you know it, your AI “assistant” will feel more like your AI boss.
When a text comes in, it’ll recommend replies. It’ll draft your emails. Write your papers. Over time, it’ll be easier and such a time saver to let it do it all for you. Your ability to effectively communicate will be injured, and the longer you let AI do it for you, the bigger chore it will feel like when you need to do it yourself. Especially when it’s better at it than you.
Then, it’s going to come for your job.
It’s already your legal consultant, your medical diagnostic, and your therapist. As the models improve and they get bodies- actual machines they can ride on- it’ll be cooking your food, performing surgery, cleaning your house, and watching your children.
Beyond that, it’s going to steal your humanity. It’s going to take away your ability to create.
Go on the internet today and you’ll find movies written by AI, starring your favorite actors who never took part. Music, of every genre, written and performed by layers of code, and it sounds Billboard Hot 100. Art, perfectly pixelated and rendered in seconds, not months or years. Move over Michelangelo; hello META.
AI-rendered images are already often so perfect we don’t know what’s real anymore. We question real images and believe fake ones. Seeing is no longer believing. Two years ago, it couldn’t even generate human hands.
Humans will get lonelier, as AI companions that look, feel, and sound human will be available for purchase and genuine human connection won’t seem as necessary [Collin Duprel, “Kill All Humans—Skynet and Savior,” Rapid City Post, 2026.09.18].
Socialist commentator Branko Marcetic says artificial intelligence is already doing immense harm to humanity:
We saw it most recently with the Trump administration’s murder of scores of Iranian schoolgirls, where the military’s trust in Palantir’s AI tool Maven was a major part of the chain of disastrous decision-making that led to the atrocity.
…Before that, we saw AI used in a more apocalyptic way for the purpose of war in Gaza, where AI targeting was at the heart of Israel’s indiscriminate flattening of the territory.
…Meanwhile, as people have turned to AI for therapy and other help with their personal demons, AI chatbots have been linked to a series of suicides and even murders by troubled individuals, a number of them teenagers. The problem is that the technology — besides not being human or having professional mental health expertise — is designed to flatter, please, and otherwise keep the user engaged as long as possible. As a result, chatbots’ role in these tragedies has ranged from being useless to help users, to feeding their delusions and actively helping them hurt themselves or others.
That’s when AI isn’t helping otherwise mentally stable individuals hurt themselves with lethally bad advice: the man hospitalized after ChatGPT likely advised him to replace salt in his diet with an old-fashioned sedative; the stranded hikers who nearly died when Google Gemini advised them to pack far less food and water than they needed; the pastor who nearly died of a pulmonary embolism after ChatGPT advised him not to seek medical help; the elderly neuroscientist who put off cancer treatment because he had come to trust AI hallucinations over his own doctor; and so many more [Branko Marcetic, “AI Destruction Isn’t Hypothetical. It’s Already Here,” Jacobin, 2026.09.24].
Socialists and Libertarians, Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon… when the only people telling us AI is cool are the people who stand to make money on it, maybe we ought to stomp on the AI brakes.
As we look to the future, will thinking, reading, writing and actively using our brains become activities from a bygone era? If we stop using our brains to think, socially interact, concentrate or problem-solve, what will be the impact on our quality of life and our chances of ageing healthily? Will we see a rise in chronic disease linked to the brain?
And, maybe just as importantly, does anyone even care? It’s certainly not the concern of tech companies, which are in an arms race to go faster. And so we’re heading in that direction and being told it’s all wonderful. Yes, it is wonderful for certain tech companies. And probably terrible for the mental health and wellbeing of the rest of us [Professor Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, “We Know a Lack of Exercise Is Bad for Our Bodies. So What Is Relying on AI Doing to Our Brains?” The Guardian, 2026.09.25].
Many have a strong need for certainty. Ambiguity is physically uncomfortable for them. And change is basically ambiguity with a schedule.
“What if I can’t cope with what comes next?”
“What if I’m too lazy to cope with what comes next?”
“I’ll just label it bad and only accept data that supports that.”
grudznick has seen many changes over the decades, from the coming of the teevee now to these little robot speakers in your living room that you can tell to turn on the lights. Remember when the Betamaxes were all the rage? That passed by and was replaced with something else and the AI will pass on by too.
Except those roomba mop robots in the stores. Those should stay because they are fun to play with.
grudz/cory – A.I. is the biggest thing since the industrial revolution. Since we built out the cross-country railroads
Neither of you saw them so just sit back and swat your mosquitoes and try to stay out of that incessant wind.
PS… if you paid excessively for a BetaMax you were put in your place by VHS, huh? lol
Interestingly enough, AI is being developed to reduce (if not eliminate the appearance of) uncertainty. That’s part of its appeal.
You know Grudz, that is the worst post you have ever done. It’s now super intelligence according to our ruler and he can control it all by himself. No worries anyone.
Had the maestro Beethoven had A.I. to do his busy work and recreate his hearing he may have written nine more symphonies.
Why don’t young people have such fears? That’s because they’ve grown up in the world that scares you seniors and “old before your time” Dakotans to hell and back. The world is fine. Stop crying before you’re hurt!
Mr. Lansing, that must be some amazing Kool Aid.
https://youtu.be/rgC874ARnX8?is=YdDyzTBgW9Mi2bIM
Porter, we should wait UNTIL the AI rises unstoppable to THEN consider guard rails?
O, guardrails are in place. You believe anything you agree with but not much of the truth.
Ben. What are students booing the inevitable supposed to show me? They’re being selfish which is common of their generation. A.I. is the greatest invention ever created because it will teach us how to think on a higher level.
Mr. Lansing: “Why don’t young people have such fears? That’s because they’ve grown up in the world that scares you seniors and “old before your time” Dakotans to hell and back. The world is fine. Stop crying before you’re hurt!”
Me: [Shows video contradicting Mr. Lansing]
Mr. Lansing: What are students booing the inevitable supposed to show me? They’re being selfish which is common of their generation.
Me: You believe anything you agree with but not much of the truth.
I’m starting to wonder if one of Mr. Lansing’s AI agents didn’t take over his online accounts and is the thing actually posting this nonsense…
73% of teens say AI will have a mostly positive effect — or no effect at all — on their ability to land a good-paying job. (Junior Achievement/Ipsos survey)
• 43% of teens say they feel equally excited and concerned about AI, while 37% lean more concerned than excited. (4-H national survey)
Mr. Lansing, while appreciate you coming with data, you do so without context: “The survey also found that while 68 percent of teens plan to attend college, only about half of those (35%) knew what major they wanted to study. Additionally, 71 percent of teens are confident their future job or career will cover living expenses, while 90 percent expect to do as well or better financially than their parents or grandparents, despite many reports that Gen Z is struggling to keep up with previous generations.”
It’s almost as if 13-17 years old think negative outcomes won’t happen to them as opposed to college graduates. This is the full article from Junior Achievement, as opposed to the part AI cherry picked for you:
https://jausa.ja.org/news/press-releases/survey-shows-u-s-teens-aren-t-concerned-about-impact-of-ai-on-their-future-employability-but-should-they-be
Got your goat, huh Benni. You see fella, A.I. is involved in nearly every search engine. You do use search engines, don’t you? Well, since you want to be a horse’s ass about it … 330,000 Young People Worldwide Were Queried About the Future of AI. This Is What They Said. Makes you haters on this blog look OLD. I’m old in years but still open to learn. What happened to you?
-Generation Unlimited (UNICEF-supported initiative) reported responses from more than 330,000 young people across 181 countries. Many participants saw AI as an opportunity and expressed a desire for broader access to AI skills and technology. The article emphasizes youth interest in participating in an AI-driven future.
2. The AI Generation: Youth in the Artificial Intelligence Era
The United Nations Regional Information Centre cites a UN study finding:
93.2% of surveyed young people had a favorable view of AI and robots.
86% wanted to collaborate with AI in the future.
80% interacted with AI multiple times per day.
These findings strongly suggest many young people view AI as a tool they’ll work alongside rather than fear.
3. How Gen Z Is Using AI
Harvard Business Impact highlights survey data showing:
74% of young adults used an AI chatbot in the previous month.
65% used AI as a replacement for traditional web searches.
More than half used AI to help with work.
The article argues that Gen Z’s relationship with AI is primarily practical and productivity focused.
4. How Teens Use and View AI
Pew Research Center found that:
A majority of U.S. teens use AI chatbots.
57% have used them to search for information.
54% have used them for schoolwork.
More teens think AI will be positive for them than negative.
5. How Every Generation Uses AI, From Boomers to Gen Z
The University of Cincinnati reviewed 2025 survey data showing:
76% of Gen Z respondents had used generative AI tools.
Education was the most common use case.
Gen Z generally approaches AI with curiosity and focuses on how it can improve efficiency and everyday experiences.
6. Young People’s Perspectives on an AI-Enabled Future
This article features university students and apprentices discussing how AI helps them:
Learn complex topics.
Improve coding.
Manage time.
Prepare for future careers.
The bigger picture
What’s interesting is that the strongest research does not show blind enthusiasm. Instead, it shows a pattern of “cautious optimism.” Young people are often:
Heavy users of AI tools.
Interested in AI-related careers and skills.
Hopeful about productivity and learning benefits.
Simultaneously concerned about jobs, inequality, and misuse.
That combination of enthusiasm and concern is actually one of the most consistent findings across the research.
I’ve taught you enough today, Benni. Too bad you’re a closed-minded pupil.
The point of what I provided is that what teens think about the future (i.e. 90% thinking they’re going to do better financially than there parents and grandparents) doesn’t reflect reality. While I’m happy with my life, it looks very different than how I imagined it would be at that age. My 15 year old self would not be impressed. The fact that teens are hopeful and enthusiastic doesn’t prove anything other than they’re like all teens from previous generations. If life turned out like teens think it will then I wouldn’t dozens of hours of Springsteen to listen to.
BTW I’ve repeatedly said AI as a tool could be useful. However, we have situation where many private companies, in addition to governments, have control (sort of) of this technology. That wasn’t the case when it came to nuclear weapons.
You on the other hand have only sung its praises. You sound more like Trump than people who are actually knowledgeable about the issue.
Ben Ben Ben:
Oh, my. Analysis says you are having a reaction to perceived imbalance.
Balance is vital to you, huh bud?
Me, too. Libra you know.
At a more charitable level, Ben, you may be responding not to my optimism itself, but to what you perceive as asymmetry.
Throughout the thread, you were discussing risks, while I repeatedly emphasized benefits.
When someone hears only the positive side of a controversial topic, they may infer that the speaker is dismissing all legitimate concerns, even if that isn’t actually the speaker’s position.
Two men with two opposite opinions.
Carry on, y’all
All you’ve done is dismiss legitimate concerns. Also, you’re whole “got your goat” comment (used by another commentator you’re apparently influenced by) is quite Trumpian. No different than Foolius Caesar’s crying “TDS!” to someone simply responding to his bafoonery.
Get it out, Ben – BTW I asked if you use search engines. Got a reply?
PS … Maybe I’m so positive about AI because Cory is so negative.
PPS … Maybe I’m so positive about AI because it saved my daughter’s life?
– In 2023, DeepMind’s AlphaMissense predicted which missense mutations across human proteins – including in BRCA1 and BRCA2 (the breast cancer genes) are likely pathogenic. That’s a big deal, because labs keep finding “variants of uncertain significance” in these genes and not knowing whether patients should worry about them. (MIT Technology Review)
I do use search engines (which AI powers) as I’ve stated in the past. I even posted a response from Gemini on here. I’ve also mentioned the positive things it can do. It doesn’t seem like you read too closely and “hear” what you want to hear.
While you’re certainly welcome here, it’s strange that someone who not only doesn’t live in this state, but expresses routine contempt for it and residents, should spend so much time and energy on it. I hear good things about Colorado (often from you), I recommend enjoying what you can of it.
How ’bout a last name then, Ben? You’ve nothing to hide.
@Ben – LWIY last word is yours
I’ve shared my last name here in the past. Working in public education with the current political climate, I decided to remove it this time around. Maybe a chat bot can help you hunt it down. Cheers.
Porter, we have men around the world who want to own it, dominate it, and rule it. Trump is an example. There are billionaires who want to help. I don’t trust them with anything and that’s the reason people like me are worried about AI.
For goodness’s sake, use reason. Unregulated power for the sake of advancement is insane. Had we not regulated railroads, cars, etc we’d all fear driving on interstates.
There are too many nuts around to go free style. And I do believe that Porter’s posts are mostly AI generated which makes him a merry go round for conversation.
Trust me, VM. I use A.I. the way the curious used to use encyclopedias. I read what A. I. has to say and then write it out in my own words. I’m not writing for a grade. I’m writing conversation and the rules are different. If you think that’s generating posts, then I think it’s not generating posts. We’re tied. End of discussion since it’s not really a competition.
I’m confident there are guardrails already in place. It’s already been determined that I see different news than most of you and have a lot more experience using A.I. That being I have three systems and use all three every day.
What a boon to seniors if you let your fear go where fears usually end up. That’s becoming your next unfounded fear over the next scary new thing.
Reading what AI says and then writing it out in one’s own words seems to miss the bigger picture: What is the source of the information provided by AI? I think AI is a great tool to direct me to actual research results, but apparently AI does not always provide an accurate summation of the sources it uses (i.e. AI “hallucinations” are not rare). Hence, for me the benefit of AI is to be directed to actual studies that I can review and evaluate before coming to any factual conclusions about a topic I am interested in researching.
Bottom line line – AI appears to be a valuable and important resource, so long as one doesn’t stop by blindly accepting AI’s statements, nor rely on AI alone to accomplish a deed.
Reading what AI says and then writing it out in one’s own words seems to miss the bigger picture: What is the source of the information provided by AI? I think AI is a great tool to direct me to actual research results, but apparently AI does not always provide an accurate summation of the sources it uses (i.e. AI “hallucinations” are not rare). Hence, for me the benefit of AI is to be directed to actual studies that I can review and evaluate before coming to any factual conclusions about a topic I am interested in researching.
Bottom line – AI appears to be a valuable and important resource, so long as one doesn’t stop by blindly accepting AI’s statements, nor rely on AI alone to accomplish a deed.