A Prescient Poem About AI
The article reflects on a poem by Philip Larkin in the context of artificial intelligence. It draws a parallel between the upbringing of children and the development of AI, suggesting that both can inherit flaws from their creators. The commentary highlights the unintended consequences of creation, whether in parenting or technology.
- ▪The article references a stanza from Philip Larkin's poem.
- ▪It discusses the relationship between parents and their children in the context of AI.
- ▪The author suggests that AIs may inherit flaws from their creators.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
A Prescient Poem About AI Eugene Volokh | 5.27.2026 7:49 PM A comment on a discussion list jocularly characterizing AIs as our children reminded me of this stanza from Philip Larkin: They fuck you up, your mum and dad. They may not mean to, but they do. They fill you with the faults they had And add some extra, just for you.
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Reason.com.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Reason.com
