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The Politics of Visible and Invisible AI

Byrne Hobart's August 6, 2026 edition of The Diff examines the political dynamics of visible versus invisible AI, arguing that the most consequential AI systems operate behind the scenes, shaping decisions without public scrutiny. The piece also covers sin-eating as a service, cyber risk, security through obscurity, compute, and reinforcement learning, highlighting how these trends influence technology and policy.

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The Politics of Visible and Invisible AI
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thediff.co — original article Who Hedges Where? "Natty-or-not" for Everything AI as a Conscientiousness Prosthetic
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