17/03/2025
When AI Says No: Is Generative AI Failing the Men It Should Help?
This Sunday almost ended without me posting anything again. But here I am, thinking about generative AI and what it really means for men—especially where technology is evolving faster than our understanding of its implications. AI was meant to assist, to simplify, to enhance human potential. But what happens when it decides not to?
A recent case caught my attention: an AI system refused to help a user with a task, citing ethical concerns. Read the update here: https://techpolyp.com/cursor-ai-coding-assistant-just-told-a-coder-to-do-it-himself-is-ai-turning-against-us/
Now, on the surface, that might sound responsible. But who decides what is "ethical" for AI? If it's programmed biases, are we really building tools to serve humanity, or are we letting AI dictate what kind of help we deserve? Should men, who often struggle with expressing their needs, now also fear being denied assistance by the very systems meant to support them?
Think about it. AI could be a force for good, helping men navigate careers, relationships, mental health, and even personal growth. Yet, if these systems become selective in their assistance, who ensures that they serve all people fairly? What if AI subtly reinforces societal biases, amplifying the very struggles it was meant to ease?
This isn’t about paranoia. It’s about responsibility. If AI is to be the great equalizer, then it must be designed to serve, not gatekeep. As we build and integrate these systems into daily life, we must ask: Is AI truly here to help men, or is it being shaped into another filter through which their challenges are judged before being addressed?