The myth that has persisted since the 1700s
In 1770, Count Ludwig von Cobenzl was challenged to a chess game. An Austrian courtier at the Schönbrunn Palace, he sat opposite his opponent with a smug expression. Opposite him was an ‘automated’ chess player, created by the civil servant Wolfgang von Kempelen, which he claimed had human intelligence.
Its appearance mimicked a human’s, with a life-sized head and torso, a black beard, turban, and a pair of staring grey eyes. Von Cobenzl’s confidence evaporated with a quick defeat.
Of course, what was called the Mechanical Turk, was a masterful illusion, fooling the likes of Napoleon Bonaparte. Beneath the chessboard, a human skillfully maneuvered the machine’s arms to move the pieces, silently defeating opponent after opponent.
Artificial intelligence has, of course, come a lot further than puppeteering. But one must always remain skeptical and conscious of the human labor that goes into so called ‘automated’ processes. Our founder, Jay van Zyl, likes to say: “People think things happen automagically.”
The truth is that, like any other tool, AI is only as powerful as its wielder. Current narratives around AI warn that automation of intelligence threatens to destroy careers and seize livelihoods. However, <a href="http://ecosystem.Ai" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">ecosystem.Ai</a> is under no illusion that AI requires the guidance of human intelligence to have any meaningful impact.
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Using the historical example of the Mechanical Turk chess automaton from 1770, this piece argues that AI automation is a myth and that human intelligence remains essential for AI systems to function effectively. The narrative challenges common fears about AI replacing human workers, emphasizing that AI tools require human guidance and expertise to deliver meaningful results.

The myth of AI automation

This is a great point. whole “automagic” AI myth really does need to be busted. oeople assume AI just works on its own, but in reality, it’s still deeply reliant on human input for design, data, and direction. AI is a tool, not some magical solution that takes over, it needs skilled people to guide it. It’s more about collaboration than replacement, and that’s the narrative we need to shift towards.

Is there a way to block vapid article likes this?
People are saying AI is full automation, better we just assume that because no one really is saying that, oh our founder (sounds like a cult) says this unoriginal thing, we are contributing to the bubble and I’m sure our ‘founder’ is also jumping from one pumped up 4th rate company offering some junk product to another (probably the last one was some crypto nonsense).
There I just saved you 5 min of your life.

“AI is only as powerful as it’s wielder.” 100% True

oh “AI DOES NOT requires the guidance of human intelligence to have any meaningful impact.” is what the article concludes with… ? odd