AI, Culture, and the Future of Human Identity with Annabelle Cusack

In this episode of Aithos, host Aashna Jain speaks with Annabelle Cusack about how AI is shaping not only the systems around us but also the way we think, communicate, and understand ourselves.Rather than viewing AI as simply a tool, this conversation explores how technologies embed values, influence behavior, and quietly reshape culture and identity. We discuss authenticity, optimization, ecological impact, and the growing tension between human judgment and algorithmic systems.As AI becomes increasingly integrated into everyday life, this episode asks what it means to remain human in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent systems.