Lost IBM Training Doc: Computers Can't Be Held Accountable (1979)
2025-02-03
A legendary page from a 1979 internal IBM training resurfaced online, stating 'A computer can never be held accountable; therefore a computer must never make a management decision.' The original source is lost, reportedly destroyed in a flood. This statement resonates powerfully in our AI-driven age, prompting reflection on AI responsibility and decision-making.