AI is breaking our proxies for expertise

The article discusses how AI is challenging traditional proxies for expertise, such as academic credentials, social status, and job titles, by making it possible for anyone to access and verify information and skills. This democratization of access to knowledge is changing the way we evaluate expertise and may lead to a shift away from traditional authority figures. The article cites examples of AI-powered tools and platforms that are making it easier for people to verify the credibility of experts and access high-quality information.