The Guardian · AI
Carly Dober warns about the costs of relying on AI
Melbourne psychologist Carly Dober raises concerns about relying on AI when people feel exhausted or overwhelmed. She links that temptation to the brain’s preference for conserving effort and discusses habits that offer short-term relief but may carry longer-term costs. Against the backdrop of Meta’s launch of Muse, she urges readers to disconnect and accept discomfort and boredom.
What to know
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The article says Meta’s new Muse personal agent will handle form completion, calendar organisation, bill payments and reservations.
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Carly Dober argues that exhaustion and life’s demands make low-effort options appealing, and encourages accepting discomfort and boredom.
Why it matters
The commentary connects AI’s convenience with people’s everyday preference for conserving effort.
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