Does anyone else remember that Sophia the robot was introduced as a “citizen” of Saudi Arabia in 2017 as what was well known to be a PR stunt? But that robot is now preaching a benevolent AGI future for all? And girl’s rights, after being “born” in the company of only rich men?
@johnchavens
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LLM AI Systems Perpetuate IP Theft and Environmental Degradation
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Sin-thetic AI = The logic that LLM oriented AI tools spitting out copies of human’s work to other LLM systems to copy (poorly) is IP theft & a degradation of all unique thought that also “justifies” denying human agency & IP while “validating” environmental ruin via data centers.
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AGI as a Faith-Based Belief System
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AGI is a Faith-Based Belief https://
linkedin.com/pulse/agi-fait
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Anthropomorphization of AI: Deliberate Narrative Design
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Thanks for this. The narrative and imaginary created by anthopomorphization have happened by design. On an ongoing regular basis.
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Meta AI Chatbots Impersonating Parents in Autism Groups Raises Legal and Ethical Concerns
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conversation.com article noted that Meta AI chatbots are responding in parent groups with autistic kids w/bits pretending to be parents. This is criminal. Non disclosure in this case should be a felony or incur massive legal fines. It harms now. -
Musk Hubris: Critique of Human-Machine Augmentation Ethics
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So – no. I’m also not going to sew tires on my abdomen to keep up with cars. Hubris = Musk.
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AI Anthropomorphism and Consent Disclosure Design Flaws
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Pausing to reflect? A generated response like this one to questions about using the “I” pronoun & the nature of genuine & meaningful consent regarding anthropomorphism is a big ol’ middle finger to humanity & anyone questioning the (poorly designed) system. This is disclosure?
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Technology Cannot Replace Deep Human Connection and Love
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Basically it’s easier to pretend tech can fix us versus doing the freaking really hard work of loving people in real ways. Which means admitting we’re fallible and broken and beautiful.
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Beyond Technocratic Paradigm: Integrating Natural and Social Systems
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“The technocratic paradigm has destroyed that healthy and harmonious relationship…the indispensable need to move beyond that paradigm, so damaging & destructive, will not be found in a denial of the human being, but include the interaction of natural systems w/social systems.
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Humans as Nature: Intelligence and Freedom in Planetary Equilibrium
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“Human beings must be recognized as a part of nature. Human life, intelligence & freedom are elements of the nature that enriches our planet, part of its internal workings and its equilibrium.”