AI: Rewiring the Flow of Ideas and Human Knowledge

This paper posits that AI functions as an epistemic technology, subtly reshaping human understanding and beliefs. It outlines various mechanisms through which AI exerts this influence, such as introducing novel biases and reallocating attention. The authors further identify amplifiers like trust and institutionalization that can magnify AI's impact. Consequently, the work discusses potential long-term societal consequences, including the entrenchment of biases and knowledge homogeneity. Ultimately, this research calls for interdisciplinary collaboration to responsibly manage the far-reaching influence of AI on human thought.