AI could forecast and influence our decision-making at an early stage, and sell these "intentions" in real-time

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5. AI does have some benefits, example in the medical field, reading a mammogram for example ...

but I do think the bad could outweigh the good. Tracking and pushing products to purchase or a service is concerning, not to mention tracking one's movement at each moment. Growing up in the 60's and early 70's I had freedom, although I was told to have a dime to call from from a pay phone if help was needed. How far we have come, for better or worse.

The Black Mirror series was disturbing to watch at times, but it brought to light a bit of what could be in the future,.

Many years ago someone on DU linked to the The Century of the Self, a take away for me was that we were entering a consumer society and I view things through that lens many times, still relevant today.

Now we have moved far beyond with AI, hopefully we can use it for good vs bad.

"A documentary about the rise of psychoanalysis as a powerful means of persuasion for both governments and corporations."
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