From deadly radiation therapy machines to wrongful prosecutions, computing history reveals repeating patterns of failure. The AI industry is making the same mistakes: vendor lock-in, inadequate testing, and opacity in decision-making. AI safety lessons from the past could prevent tomorrows disasters.
Revisiting a 1975 British Rail system shows it was ahead of its time, handling challenges we associate with modern ‘cloud’ technology. This historical insight links directly to contemporary tech discussions and innovations.
Tech Brief 26 October 2025 unveils the escalating opacity in modern technology with critical insights into the dangers of increasingly complex systems that users cannot control or repair, highlighting foundational changes from past decades.
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