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The current debate surrounding AI often falls into a binary of acceleration versus caution. However, as AI begins to operate thousands of times faster than human cognition, the core issue is not speed, but direction. We face a fundamental asymmetry where traditional ethical frameworks prove fragile. If we continue applying an utilitarian logic optimized for engagement and profit, we simply maximize polarization at machine speed.
This requires a shift toward “Civic AI,” moving from extraction and division toward cultivation and care. This talk will explore the “6-Pack of Care”, designed to prioritize relational health over single metrics. Through practical examples like “bridging systems,” we will demonstrate how to flip algorithmic incentives from outrage to overlap, forging a future where technology actively cultivates collaborative diversity and deepens democracy.
