"The Unprompted," a poem that AI will never understand | Salome Agbaroji
TED Talks Daily
2025/08/29
"The Unprompted," a poem that AI will never understand | Salome Agbaroji
"The Unprompted," a poem that AI will never understand | Salome Agbaroji

TED Talks Daily
2025/08/29
In a bold and lyrical performance, poet Salome Agbaroji confronts the myth of artificial intelligence as a savior, questioning the systems we build and the values we embed within them. Through spoken word, she reframes the conversation around technology, urging a return to human-centered solutions.
Salome Agbaroji delivers a powerful critique of AI, not as a standalone issue, but as part of a larger network of artificial, often oppressive systems—from capitalism to biased science. She rejects technological determinism, emphasizing that real change emerges from human initiative, not algorithms. Her poem champions raw creativity, emotional truth, and moral responsibility as uniquely human traits that machines cannot replicate. The core message is clear: the future must be shaped by conscious, compassionate people—not passive reliance on tools that reflect flawed structures. True progress lies in grassroots action and ethical stewardship, where technology serves humanity rather than leading it.
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