A business writer argues that AI's value lies in executing what humans tell it to do, not in deciding what matters — making your ability to express your own goals and values increasingly important.

What happened

Troy Wolters published a blog post asserting that AI cannot desire or want outcomes, but can only plan and execute tasks that humans specify. He distinguishes between AI's technical capability and its inability to generate its own goals, motivations, or values.

What to watch

Wolters emphasizes that cultivating and expressing your values in writing — being able to communicate criticism and preference clearly — is a practical skill worth developing now. The implication is that clarity in stating what you want from AI will be a differentiator as the tool becomes more widespread.