# AI: The Gods, Interns, and Cogs – A Futuristic Comedy of Errors
AI is all the rage these days, and like that mysterious dish on the menu, it’s tantalizing yet terrifying. Drew Breunig, a whiz kid in cultural anthropology, proposes we categorize artificial intelligence into three quirky roles: gods, interns, and cogs. Spoiler alert: it’s not just a title game—this classification raises more eyebrows than a bad haircut at a family reunion.
## Key Points:
– **AI Definitions Galore**: With so many interpretations of what AI actually means, it’s like trying to define “what’s for dinner” when Uncle Bob insists on his 15th dietary change.
– **Breunig’s Categorization**: Drew Breunig proposes three categories for AI:
– **Gods**: These are the ultra-smart AIs capable of doing things on their own—think of them as the divine overlords of the digital world.
– **Interns**: The underqualified yet eager assistants that are basically trying to avoid doing laundry while they learn the ropes of being helpful.
– **Cogs**: These are the workhorses of AI, doing routine
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/30/if-ai-can-provide-a-better-diagnosis-than-a-doctor-whats-the-prognosis-for-medics
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