Control Architecture: AI as a Living Environment and Technology

This article examines the phenomenon of 'smartness' as a new form of living environment, in which technology ceases to be a tool and becomes a transparent atmosphere of life. Drawing on the work of Sarah Murray, the author examines the process of accustoming artificial intelligence through ergonomics and the so-called pedagogy of convenience. The text sheds light on how wearable devices and smart home systems discipline the human body under the guise of wellness. The analysis also encompasses legal and economic aspects, including the EU AI Act and mechanisms for extracting information rent. This is a critical look at how contemporary technology offers ontological comfort in exchange for profound intrusions into users' privacy and behavioral patterns, transforming our everyday lives into an architecture of control.