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The Future of AI
The Parents’ Paradox: AI, Ethics, and the Limits of Machine Morality This post is based on a talk I gave at The AI & Automation Conference in London on February 25, 2026, and my slides. A…
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Coverage by McKenzie Sadeghi, Dimitris Dimitriadis, Virginia Padovese, Giulia Pozzi, Sara Badilini, Chiara Vercellone, Natalie Huet, Zack Fishman, Leonie Pfaller, and Natalie Adams | Last Updated June 23, 2026
So this is a fascinating article about how a family used ChatGPT to help (emphasis on *help*, not on doing everything) diagnose the rare genetic disorder their kid had. While I know it will make some people angry, I think there are a few good lessons in here: bostonglobe.com/2026/09/12/metro/ai-chatgpt-h…
These parents didn’t know why their daughter was sick. They turned to AI to help solve the mystery. - The Boston Globe
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