Artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) gained significant popularity. AI models, such as language learning models, exist within their own realm of understanding. They lack a comprehensive understanding of our world and its underlying meaning. These models are tools and lack consciousness, willpower, and emotions.
Potential risks
False information
AI models can provide false or misleading information due to their limited understanding of our world. The blurring of lines between machines and humans raises concerns about differentiating between the two. Transferring human knowledge to a machine does not make it human; programs lack emotions and do not have a will. This concept is explored in an interesting game, SOMA. Although this concept is a fantasy.
Laziness
Overdependence on AI can foster laziness and distance us from meaningful human interaction. However, technology can offer significant benefits. Instead of dwelling on the negative, we could focus on utilizing AI to our advantage, as we cannot stop this technology.
War
Servers typically run the current AIs, and people have the ability to pull out the plug. In warfare, some individuals employ robots, and it can be strategic to follow suit from if the opponent utilizes them. This aspect raises some concern. However, it is important to note that humans primarily make decisions for these robots, not AI. While AI can assist in basic functions. Managing the complexity of decision making is unlikely to be well handled by AI.
Humans behind the AI
The way humans use AI poses more risk than AI itself. The following information is concerning, yet AI remains just a tool. We must wait to see where it leads. People could already track others before AI was popular, as evidenced by Snowden's leaks about America.
Don't be scared
Don't be alarmed. Some argue that the current state of AI is impressive, but a considerable part of it is just marketing hype. The following video delves into this topic. While it may not get straight to the point, the numerous examples provided should make it clear. AI is simply a tool. Stopping its progression is beyond our control anyway.
Philosophy
Philosophers have explored the concept of artificial intelligence. The Chinese room experiment frequently shows up in discussions about AI. The Nietzsche podcast also covered similar ideas to those presented in this video.
Should we use it?
AI can excel at efficiently creating content. However, relying heavily on AI can lead to a decline in our own skills. It's advisable to view AI as a helpful tool rather than a complete replacement for human capabilities. AI tends to lack the essence of soul.
While I do use ChatGPT, I always begin with a version of the text that I personally write. The language style may differ from my own speech, but my main goal is to effectively communicate ideas. I understand that using complex terms does not help with this, but oversimplifying it would be an insult to the intelligence of my audience.