Welcome to episode 148 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack a December 5 article by Amy Daali, Ph.D., an engineer and AI thought leader, entitled "What Happens When AI Remembers More About You Than You Do."

They explore Daali's thoughts regarding the psychological and ethical implications of artificial intelligence systems developing memories that surpass human capacity for recall.

While persistent memory allows AI to function as a powerful cognitive extension, Daali argues that it lacks the natural ability to forget, something that is essential for emotional healing and personal growth.

These systems can construct detailed identities for users based on forgotten data, potentially overriding the subjective way humans interpret their own pasts. To address this, the source suggests that developers must implement architectures of decay and selective retention to ensure that AI remains a supportive partner rather than a rigid record-keeper.

Ultimately, Daali emphasizes that selective memory is a vital component of the human experience that must be integrated into future technology.

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"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

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>> Read the original Daali article: https://tinyurl.com/2umwp65t

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

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