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Fair enough, but what happens when those same companies start realizing it’s not just about reduced quality, but also security risks and costly errors? At some point, the savings get wiped out by the consequences.

Do they go back to hiring human expertise then?

I totally agree though, the business mindset of saving a buck often outweighs everything else. I’m actually going through something similar right now with a client being swayed by a so-called “AI expert” just to cut costs. But that’s a whole other story.



They go bankrupt, get acquired, or just hope that no one notices their security mistakes.

Admitting mistakes and correcting them directly is not a common thing for CEOs to do.


I guess that's what makes it scary. Good point. thanks.


Just like how Equifax faced consequences for its massive data breach? Oh wait.


> security risks and costly errors?

I hope that you're right, but the problem is that the regulatory bodies are captured by the players that they are supposed to regulate. Can you name a time in recent history where a company had to pay a penalty for a harmful action, either intentional or neglectful, that exceeded the profit they gained from the action?


Another good point. I guess my values don’t align with how business accountability principles. Here’s hoping things shift, but you are right, I’m not holding my breath.




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