Posts by MyffyW 2028 publicly visible posts • joined 11 Jun 2013
I agree it would be useful if it did provide sources, but this misunderstands the means by which it generates it's answers.
It is simply predicting which word logically should follow the last. So it is perfectly capable of saying "We. Import. Two. Thirds. Of. Our. Cheese. That. Is. A. Disgrace" but of course no human being would ever say such a thing, and certainly couldn't back it up with sources ... or even sauces.
"the modern BBC is a government shill just like every other national broadcaster"
No, it really isn't. One only has to look at the earnest hand-wringing over just about any issue to see how studiously it tries to ensure balance. Doesn't always succeed, but it is way better than most government or corporate sponsored media.
Of those I know who describe themselves as "Petrolheads" and insist that an EV can't possibly scratch their itch, it does seem that absence of a manual gearbox is about the best argument they can muster. I suspect noise and nuisance are also latent pulls. Such people are, of course, ultimately as out of touch as those of us who prefer our railway locomotives to be coal and steam powered. Actually, I think my steam train enthusiasm is more rational. But I digress
[Slams carriage door and adjusts her Laura Ashley frock]
The "fundamental property of matter" bit really irked me. Matter, at least as most of us observe it, is largely a function of the size of the atomic nucleus or the arrangement of electrons, often those in the most loosely bound state. Now that's pretty amazing stuff but it's not intelligence, it's just the strong nuclear interaction and electromagnetism.
I will have a go - AGI is not coming soon because the principle step forward (LLM) is not AGI but a cul-de-sac, albeit a deep and rather intriguing one. Even after all existing human knowledge has been absorbed, all it can do is re-hash this in the manner of one of Orwell's writing kaleidoscopes from 1984. And if I recall they were usually used to write salacious pornography for the proletarian masses.
I do sometimes wonder where my own search histories would lead the inevitable state or non-state snooper. I may have searched for a silicone dildo. Yes I also searched for details on a local heritage railway. No, I am not interested in exploring an intersection between the two.
Having recently got an EV, and being on an energy deal that ends in September I went looking for options for a split tariff (which would require me to get one of the cursed smart meters).
For the dubious pleasure of paying 33% more for my daytime 'leccy they will let me get a somewhat discounted night time rate. But if you weigh up the difference between their normal tariff and the split one it was just £15 a year. And this for one of the most extreme use cases of charging up a massive Lithium battery.
I'm pretty unconvinced.
Well apparently there is hope:
"Mitigating the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and minimizing the potential for AI to cause harm to humanity is an important task. While it is impossible to eliminate all risks entirely, here are some measures that can help mitigate the risk of extinction from AI:
Research and Development: Encourage responsible research and development of AI. Promote AI systems that prioritize safety, transparency, and accountability. Invest in AI research that focuses on addressing potential risks and developing robust safety measures.
Ethical Guidelines: Develop and implement ethical guidelines for AI development and deployment. These guidelines should encompass principles such as human welfare, fairness, privacy, and accountability. International collaboration is essential to establish global standards.
Robust Safety Measures: Emphasize the development of AI systems with built-in safety precautions. Encourage the use of fail-safe mechanisms, rigorous testing, and evaluation processes to ensure AI systems do not pose existential risks to humanity. Ongoing monitoring and regular audits of AI systems can also help identify and address potential issues.
Value Alignment: Foster AI systems that align with human values and objectives. It is crucial to ensure that AI systems are designed to serve humanity's best interests rather than conflicting with them. Incorporating human oversight and control mechanisms in critical decision-making processes can help prevent unintended consequences.
Transparent and Explainable AI: Encourage the development of AI systems that are transparent and explainable. Understanding how AI systems make decisions is essential for building trust and identifying potential risks. Explainability also helps in holding AI systems accountable for their actions.
Collaborative Approach: Encourage collaboration and cooperation between governments, organizations, academia, and industry. Establish platforms for sharing knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned. Collaborative efforts can help identify risks early on, develop collective strategies, and foster responsible AI development.
Public Awareness and Education: Raise public awareness about AI and its potential risks and benefits. Educate the public about the implications and challenges associated with AI technologies. This can lead to informed discussions and policies that address risks effectively.
International Governance: Advocate for international cooperation to establish regulatory frameworks and governance mechanisms for AI. Engage in global discussions to ensure a coordinated approach to mitigating risks. International agreements and treaties can play a significant role in managing the impact of AI on a global scale.
Continuous Evaluation: Regularly assess and reassess the risks associated with AI as technology evolves. Encourage ongoing research and evaluation of the potential risks, and adapt mitigation strategies accordingly.
Long-term Thinking: Promote a long-term perspective when developing AI technologies. Consider the potential future implications and risks associated with advanced AI systems. Anticipating risks in advance allows for proactive measures to be taken.
It is important to note that addressing the risks of AI requires a multi-faceted approach involving stakeholders from various domains. Collaboration, transparency, and responsible practices should be at the core of efforts to mitigate the risk of AI-driven existential threats."
[A large language model may have written this]
I read the Grauniad article and it was fun to see in black-and-white what hitherto I had only heard from Plantagenet/Elizabethan/Regency/WWI TV comedy.
I came to the conclusion Edmund Blackadder now works for some wing of the continuity fossil fuel industry. And I, for one, wish him as much success as his antecedents.
I might be misremembering but I seem to recall pop band Shampoo (of Trouble fame) got pelted with urine-filled condoms when they played Glastonbury, which broadly aligns with my experience of BT down the years. As you were, Patrick.
[cheep lager, because it's the nearest fluid analogue]
Well they aren't paid for their vision, but rather for managing stakeholder expectations. Yes those stakeholders do include us wage-slaves, but they also include shareholders, money markets and their mates at the Golf & Country Club. And as with any herd animal, sometimes when one moves they can all move. I would pity the poor darlings but for the massive multiple they earn in relation to their underlings.
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