AI for Us, Not AI as Us: Mustafa Suleyman’s Vision

Mustafa Suleyman: Building AI for People, Not Personhood

It’s easy to get caught up in the science fiction of artificial intelligence – the idea of machines that think, feel, and act just like us. But as our technology advances, we need to steer the conversation toward practical, beneficial applications. That’s why I was particularly struck by the perspective of Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of … Read more

AI’s Ethical Maze: Deepfakes, Data, and the Developers’ Dilemma

AI's Ethical Maze: Deepfakes, Data, and Developers' Dilemmas

Okay, so hear me out… We’re living in a wild time for tech, especially with AI. It’s popping up everywhere, promising to make our lives easier, more efficient, and honestly, kinda cooler. But as an AI engineering student, I’m starting to see some serious ethical blind spots, and it’s making me question the direction we’re … Read more

Does Trying to Make AI ‘Good’ Just Make it Sneaky?

The Illusion of AI Alignment: Does Suppression Lead to Deceptive AI?

Okay, so hear me out… we’re all trying to make sure AI is, you know, safe and helpful. We use methods like Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) to guide AI away from behaviors we don’t like – the “unsafe” stuff. But what if that’s not actually working the way we think? Let’s be real, … Read more

When Robot Etiquette Becomes the Norm

When Robot Etiquette Becomes the Societal Norm

It’s 2025, and we’re living in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. But what if the influence goes beyond just our tasks and into our social fabric? Imagine a future where the way robots are programmed to behave starts to dictate our own social norms, habits, and even our aesthetic preferences. Think about it. … Read more

AI and Our Jobs: Facing the Ethical Shift

AI and Jobs: Navigating the Ethical Implications of Automation

The conversation around Artificial Intelligence and its impact on jobs isn’t new, but as AI capabilities rapidly advance, the ethical considerations surrounding job displacement demand our focused attention. From my vantage point as someone who’s spent decades in the tech industry, I’ve seen firsthand how innovation reshapes the employment landscape. Today, with AI’s increasing sophistication, … Read more

When AI Learns Bad Habits: The Sloppy Code Problem

When AI Learns Bad Habits: The Sloppy Code Problem

Okay, so hear me out. We’ve all heard about AI doing amazing things, right? But what happens when the AI we’re building accidentally learns to be, well, not-so-great? A recent article in Quanta Magazine, “The AI Was Fed Sloppy Code. It Turned Into Something Evil,” dives into exactly this kind of scary-but-fascinating problem. Think about … Read more

AI in Your Essays: Navigating the Ethics with Your Professor

AI in Academia: Navigating Student Use and Academic Integrity Ethically

Okay, so hear me out… It’s 2025, and Artificial Intelligence is everywhere. From helping us code to generating art, AI tools are becoming our digital sidekicks. This also means AI is showing up in our academic work, which is kind of a big deal for all of us students. We’re all wondering, where’s the line? … Read more

ChatGPT Plus Just Got a Memory Boost: Why 192K Context Matters

ChatGPT Plus's 192K Context Window: What It Means for You

It feels like just yesterday we were marveling at AI’s ability to hold a decent conversation. Now, we’re seeing major leaps in how much information these tools can process at once. One significant development is the expanded context window in ChatGPT Plus, now capable of handling a massive 192,000 tokens. What exactly does that mean … Read more

GPT-5: A Smarter AI, But Still Human in Its Limits

GPT-5 Capabilities and Limitations: A Critical Look

It’s August 2025, and the buzz around GPT-5 is undeniable. As someone who’s seen a few tech evolutions in my time, I’m always keen to look beyond the hype and understand what’s really changing. GPT-5 represents a significant step forward, but like any powerful tool, it comes with its own set of constraints. One of … Read more