In this Brookings piece, Jacob Taylor and Kershlin Krishna introduce ‘context-maxxing’ — maximizing user control over the information fed into AI systems. They argue proprietary platforms like ChatGPT constrain user agency while open-source tools allow more control, and that AI use erodes cognitive capacities unless deliberately structured. They recommend individuals adopt more controllable tools and that organizations and policymakers treat context portability as a strategic and worker-protection issue.
