AI’s autonomy is a myth: Humans power every move behind the machines
Published on: July 31, 2025, 9:09 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The study categorizes human-AI interactions into three key relationships: enhancement, where technology amplifies human skills; replacement, where it takes over tasks without necessarily harming cognitive functions; and displacement, where AI undermines human capabilities by deskilling or masking human contributions. This distinction is crucial for understanding the ethical stakes of AI deployment. While enhancement can lead to positive outcomes, displacement raises concerns about human dignity, skill erosion, and the invisibility of human work.
