Time Out of Joint: Historical reflections on AI

Artificial Intelligence. The very term conjures images of futuristic robots and sentient machines for some, and images of climatic collapse and existential risk to others. This AI hype represents a disjoint in time with both risks and promises. It signals a paradigm shift marked by unprecedented capabilities in information processing, autonomous reasoning, and pattern recognition, challenging traditional notions of progress and sustainability while demanding a nuanced approach to harness its potential responsibly & ethically.