AI is not just a tool — how it's used matters, but that's not the whole story

The author of frank.computer argues that the common refrain "AI is just a tool" is misleading and dangerously oversimplifies the technology's real-world impact. While how AI is used matters, the technology itself carries embedded values, biases and consequences that exist independently of user intent. The piece calls for more critical thinking about the fundamental nature of artificial intelligence.