The article explores, starting a speech from the “Pulp Fiction” movie, the role of silence in human communication and contrasts it with how A.I. interacts. While people use silence to express emotions, avoid conflict or show respect, A.I. can’t do this, because its answers depend on probabilities. The text argues that this limitation can bring serious consequences, mainly in sensitive areas such as law enforcement and measures the risks of domestic violence.
This perspective is fascinating because it highlights an aspect of communication often ignored. A.I. was designed to produce words, but human conversation is more than just speech, it involves pauses, gestures, emotions. As a technology continues to shape our interactions, recognizing the importance of silence could help to improve A.I. systems, making them more even with real human dialogues. This is a reminder that is not said is sometimes just as powerful as what is spoken.