Yesterday, I explored the case for unfiltered AI. OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and other popular model builders aggressively filter training data to exclude harmful content—adult entertainment, hate speech, extremism and even controversial political perspectives. The result? Polished, sanitized models that align with corporate and legal safety standards.
But the real world is messy, complicated and filled with morally grey areas, which raises the question: Do unfiltered AI models have a valid place in the AI landscape? Here's my argument. -s
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Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.
