"the two main threats were the technology being used by "bad actors", and the risk of losing control of systems as they become more powerful"
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"the two main threats were the technology being used by "bad actors", and the risk of losing control of systems as they become more powerful"
Yes to the 1st one, if by "bad actors" we mean the companies making & propagating these tools. Other than that, use by criminals & swindlers is actually the least problem; AI is FAR worse when used as intended.
- & the 2nd one is much the same; lack of control is a problem right fucking now, nothing to do with how "smart" the systems are.
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RE: https://assortedflotsam.com/@NewsBot/116103119258025582
"the two main threats were the technology being used by "bad actors", and the risk of losing control of systems as they become more powerful"
Yes to the 1st one, if by "bad actors" we mean the companies making & propagating these tools. Other than that, use by criminals & swindlers is actually the least problem; AI is FAR worse when used as intended.
- & the 2nd one is much the same; lack of control is a problem right fucking now, nothing to do with how "smart" the systems are.
@jwcph I saw a couple of "AI" evangelists on here yesterday pushing the usual FOMO "you'll get left behind" and supposed "inevitability" and "productivity" pseudo-arguments. One even compared the "so-called" AI bubble to the "steam engine bubble". Pure hype! The temptation to ask for studies supporting any of this (and why so many have reached opposing conclusions) was strong, but I carried on scrolling.
Waste of time and energy. Those who've drank the Kool-Aid will only find out the hard way.
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