As Simon Willison notes, the core risk of being a 'meat proxy' extends beyond simple laziness to a fundamental breakdown in the chain of responsibility. When AI-generated content is passed along unchecked, it can propagate errors, bias, or outright fabrications with the implied endorsement of the human sender. This dynamic may create a new class of liability and erode trust in professional communication.
The real challenge for organizations will be designing workflows and incentives that encourage the 'value add' of human validation Willison advocates for, rather than rewarding mere speed of output.