AI machines aren’t ‘hallucinating’. But their makers are

AI machines aren’t ‘hallucinating’. But their makers are(theguardian.com)

12 points by fluxinflex 3 years ago | 3 comments

fluxinflex 3 years ago |

> There is a world in which generative AI, as a powerful predictive research tool and a performer of tedious tasks, could indeed be marshalled to benefit humanity, other species and our shared home. But for that to happen, these technologies would need to be deployed inside a vastly different economic and social order than our own, one that had as its purpose the meeting of human needs and the protection of the planetary systems that support all life.

Unfortunate but that comment seems to be quite on point.

senttoschool 3 years ago |

The author isn't an AI expert, nor comes from any kind of tech background. So it's rather bold of the author to claim that AI is just hype and bad for society.

In addition, we have to remember that journalists in traditional media are all threatened by AI.

fluxinflex 3 years ago | |

That would imply only those that have political expertise may speak on politics. At which point would one then be allowed to speak on AI?

I think the author (Naomi Klein) was speaking on the societal aspects of AI, inparticular those that we are already experiencing. She also questions whether those driving the AI revolution truly what to make the world a better place or just a quick buck.

Also a true AGI will threaten all jobs, by definition. So we can all feel a little apprehensive over the upcoming developments in AI.