The AI Arms Race
I had an AI-inspired epiphany this morning before starting this article. Our office bathroom has automated faucets and paper towel dispensers. As I was washing up, the sensor on the faucet refused to cooperate. I was left maniacally waving my hands back and forth for ten seconds before I could finally get any water out, and then it only ran for a few seconds. I then attempted to get a paper towel, but the dispenser was equally uncooperative. I ended up leaving the washroom with minimal cleanliness and maximum frustration...
