The Double Edged Sword of AI: Reconnecting Us or Keeping Us Apart? The notion that technology has disconnected us from the world and each other is no longer radical.
Its implications, however, go beyond mere addiction and disinformation. As we increasingly rely on devices to navigate everyday life, we risk losing touch with the physical world's subtle joys and simple connections.
Technology critic Ian Bogost argues that AI could help us reconnect, but does it live up to this promise?