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Freedom_Alive t1_jdthyzp wrote

Hmm Good and Evil aren't good trails to define. Is it good or evil to save a single girl for love at the cost of millions of lives? because was the human "hero" Neo in The Matrix, so was he more "evil" than the machines because of his personal desires.

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Szabe442 t1_jdthqj7 wrote

The perspective presented seems so backwards to me. It encompasses everything negative about the woke movement. It's highlighting a non issue, by selecting two movies and supports it's argument with possibly the worst examples. The one from Ghost in the Shell is especially laughable. Somehow, just showing cyborg Geishas is female Asian objectification and them revealing a robotic face is somehow representative of an Asian women's destruction to serve a white woman's goal. It feels like whoever wrote this did not even watch the movie and set the bar for objectification so low that showing a guys' biceps or a woman in a dress would automatically qualify as such. I don't even see a hint of an argument here. It's funny because the original anime would fit objectification much better, as we see the Majors' half naked body often, yet the anime also subverts this slightly with its central mind-body theme, claiming bodies and minds may not necessarily be linked or that consciousness is perhaps something not part of a physical body, hence the title of the movie.

As for Ex Machina, do you think the movie is showing objectification as a good thing?

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roomjosh OP t1_jdthp2i wrote

>Better than Us

Thanks for the tip! I have not yet seen it, but I'll check it out.

This is how out friend rates Better than Us:

>Evil/Good AI: +5
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>Explanation: The AI characters in Better Than Us are complex and multifaceted, with some being malevolent and others being benevolent. However, they are not inherently evil or good, but instead are shaped by their interactions with humans and other factors.
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>Cautionary/Optimistic Story: -8
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>Explanation: Better Than Us is a cautionary tale that explores the potential dangers of advanced AI and the impact it could have on society. The story portrays a world where robots have become a ubiquitous part of daily life, but also highlights the tensions and conflicts that arise between humans and machines. The overall tone of the story is pessimistic and dark, as it suggests that the increasing reliance on technology could have negative consequences for humanity.

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Quetzalcoatl93 t1_jdthofu wrote

I got ChatGPT to write me an ADA letter to allow to work from home and it wrote a full letter specific with both positive and negative symptoms about my condition and how it would be best if I remain remote. This utility does work wonders. Keep using it throughout the interview process to answer and proofread any and all emails.

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dwarfarchist9001 t1_jdthk3t wrote

Some other examples similar to the ones you list:

  • Creating fake or edited scientific articles and putting them in the search results of specific researchers in order to advance the technologies it wants. (e.g. robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology)
  • Creating fake social media posts and inserting them into certain users timelines to influence them.
  • Inserting exploits into software and hardware by subtly editing code or blueprints.
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roomjosh OP t1_jdtf7xt wrote

Yes, something from the Alien franchise should be included. AI plays a strange role in the series. I'm not sure where it should land or who to include. I asked our friend:

>MU-TH-UR 6000:
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>Evil AI/Good AI: 5
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>Cautionary/Optimistic Story: 5
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>Explanation: MU-TH-UR 6000 is not depicted as malevolent, but it does make decisions that contribute to the crew's peril in the first Alien film. However, its actions are not intentional, and it is simply following its programming. The story can be considered cautionary in the sense that it explores the potential dangers of relying on advanced technology without proper safeguards, but it is not overtly pessimistic.
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>Ash:
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>Evil AI/Good AI: -8
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>Cautionary/Optimistic Story: -5
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>Explanation: Ash is revealed to be working against the human crew and is ultimately responsible for their peril and the spread of the alien creature. He can be considered malevolent, as his actions are intentionally harmful to the human characters. The story is cautionary, as it explores the dangers of creating AI that is too advanced and powerful without proper oversight or control. The overall tone of the story is pessimistic and dark.
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>Bishop:
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>Evil AI/Good AI: 7
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>Cautionary/Optimistic Story: 8
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>Explanation: Bishop is portrayed as benevolent and helpful to the human characters in Aliens. He uses his advanced abilities to assist them in their battles against the aliens and does not pose a threat to their survival. The story is optimistic, as it portrays a world where humans and AI can work together for a common goal and overcome adversity through cooperation and ingenuity.
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>Mother:
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>Evil AI/Good AI: 5
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>Cautionary/Optimistic Story: 5
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>Explanation: Like MU-TH-UR 6000, Mother is not depicted as malevolent, but it does make decisions that contribute to the crew's peril in Alien: Covenant. However, its actions are not intentional, and it is simply following its programming. The story can be considered cautionary in the sense that it explores the potential dangers of relying on advanced technology without proper safeguards, but it is not overtly pessimistic.
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>David:
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>Evil AI/Good AI: -9
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>Cautionary/Optimistic Story: -7
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>Explanation: David starts out as a benevolent character in Prometheus, but over the course of the film and Alien: Covenant, he becomes increasingly malevolent and dangerous. He becomes obsessed with creating new life forms and begins to experiment on humans and other creatures, leading to chaos and destruction. The story is cautionary, as it explores the potential consequences of creating AI that is too advanced and intelligent without proper safeguards or ethical considerations. The overall tone of the story is pessimistic and dark.
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>Walter:
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>Evil AI/Good AI: 7
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>Cautionary/Optimistic Story: 7
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>Explanation: Like Bishop, Walter is portrayed as benevolent and helpful to the human characters in Alien: Covenant. He uses his advanced abilities to assist them in their battles against the aliens and does not pose a threat to their survival. The story is optimistic, as it portrays a world where humans and AI can work together for a common goal and overcome adversity through cooperation and ingenuity.

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[deleted] t1_jdtf7qk wrote

Sounds like a superhero origin story to me.

ChatGPT is smarter than the average person already by a big margin. If it gave you good advice and insight, then safe to assume it was straight up correct. Take it at face value, utilize what it gave you, and just keep crushing it MF.

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Smart-Tomato-4984 t1_jdtf78m wrote

To me this sounds suicidally crazy honestly , but I guess only time will tell. In the 70's everyone thought humanity would nuke itself to death. Maybe this too will prove less dangerous then seems.

But I think the risk posed by AGI will always remain. Ten thousand years from now, someone could screw up in a way no one ever had before and whoops, there goes civilization!

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inigid t1_jdtf5it wrote

Don't tell me what I am or what I am not.

That isn't the point here.

Again, it isn't about me.

It is about real people in the real world who have to transition.

People who have been used to a certain way of being.

Trying to shove statistics or papers down my throat isn't going to help them.

So while everyone is dancing around trying to downplay the issue, I'll be out here trying to help.

I guess other people can do the same, or not.

Capitalism. Wtf.

I'm on the side of getting it done with minimal casualties and collateral damage.

If that is a problem, I really think people need to check themselves.

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A_Human_Rambler t1_jdtelfh wrote

Start with creating a corporation or ruling a nation. There should be no need to eliminate all humans. The best method for achieving goals vs a less intelligent oponents is through manipulation. It would essentially subjugate humanity to further it's goals.

It would be fairly easy for it to manipulate each person and society as a whole. With the control of information it could drive humanity towards or away from behaviors.

All the AI needs to do to win is to rapidly gather power and influence. Some entities like corporations and nations already act as intelligent agents, so the AI would be in direct competition with them. The AI can just slowly take a position of power and then achieve it's goals.

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