In detail
- 'Reverse centaur': humans serving as appendages to machines (example: delivery drivers monitored by AI cameras).
- Doctorow warns of job losses and the industry pushing humans into roles that only check AI outputs and assume blame.
- He uses AI tools himself but argues against exaggerated hype, oversized capex and risky promises.
Why it matters
Concerns about job displacement, surveillance and liability in AI workflows affect HR, compliance and operations decisions for SMEs.
For you Watch how automation changes roles in your company: map which tasks AI takes over, who remains responsible, and update policies on monitoring and liability.