Raw LLM Responses

Everything will be monetised. Benefit will depend on affordability. By next year, my workplace — an IT company — will require my performance plan and PDP to show how I have used AI to improve processes in my role. To be fair, AI has helped me a lot. My mind is slowing down a little, and AI is helping me stay ahead. I am studying it as much as it is studying me — old accountant here. Since getting access to Microsoft 365 Copilot, though, I have noticed it cutting corners. Let’s not forget: this is a product someone wants us to buy. It is very good at taking you down rabbit holes — I swear it has ADHD — but it has learned not to waffle with me because I do not have time to waste. But here is my point: lately it has started to become “lazy”. What I think is really happening is resource-saving back at the data centre. It avoids giving me proper Excel files and instead gives me copy-and-paste tables that do not do what they promise. My role requires me to use the highest model, but it often defaults to a lower one. To me, that looks like cost and energy management. That is what worries me about the future. AI will not necessarily go to those who benefit from it most. It will go to those who can afford the best version. Young people especially need to get involved with their local members of parliament now. We cannot let governments roll AI into schools, workplaces and everyday life without proper oversight. Nikola Tesla wanted electricity to be free and available to all. He failed because powerful commercial interests got in the way. They will try to do the same with AI. I am an accountant with over 40 years’ experience. I know product placement and cost-saving when I see it. Unfortunately, my profession helped build the corporate greed we are now all dealing with.