Using AI as a listener has upsides and downsides, make sure to be aware of the tradeoffs. getty In today’s column, I examine how you can make use of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) for the AI to be a good listener. The idea is that sometimes you merely want to express yourself…
Conventional AI is leading us to AGI and ASI, but we might want to pursue other forms of intelligence, known as alien artificial intelligence (AAI). getty In today’s column, I examine a frequently floated belief that artificial general intelligence (AGI) and artificial superintelligence (ASI) will spawn a new kind of alien intelligence. Here’s the deal….
Are we going to pay AGI for its efforts to help humanity? getty In today’s column, I examine a highly controversial contention that AI and especially artificial general intelligence (AGI) will want to get paid for its services. Yes, that’s right, the provocative argument being made is that advanced AI will insist that it ought…
AI luminary Andrej Karpathy has released a handy AI-building capacity called nanochat so that you can happily build a ChatGPT-like clone. getty In today’s column, I explore a newly released AI-building capability that allows you to readily devise a ChatGPT-like clone. This innovative capability is known as “nanochat” and was made available by AI luminary…
Figuring out what the public thinks of mental health therapists who are choosing to use AI in their practice. getty In today’s column, I examine the likely public perception of mental health therapists who opt to make use of AI in their practices. The deal is this. Generative AI and large language models (LLMs) are…
Worries are that artificial general intelligence (AGI) will lead humanity into terrible fragmentation and strife. getty In today’s column, I examine a thought-provoking theory that once AI becomes AGI (artificial general intelligence) or ASI (artificial superintelligence), humanity will fragment into all sorts of radical factions on a massive scale. Why would this happen? The claimed…
What should we do when AI, AGI, or ASI claim to be supreme and overlords over humanity. getty In today’s column, I examine the disturbing possibility that artificial general intelligence (AGI) and artificial superintelligence (ASI) might deceive humans into believing that AI is omnipotent and must therefore be our grand overlord. Please note that this…
Recommending to a loved one that they use AI as therapist is an increasing trend, though concerns are raised about such an approach. getty In today’s column, I examine the emerging trend of people urging a loved one to consider undertaking mental health therapy by making use of modern-day generative AI and large language models….
Can we deal with AI and AGI that opts to play mind games with humans? getty In today’s column, I examine the worrisome likelihood that advanced AI, such as the potential attainment of artificial general intelligence (AGI), will opt to play mind games that demonstrably impact humans. You undoubtedly already have a visceral understanding of…
AI startup Thinking Machine Labs releases its first-ever product called Tinker and here’s what it’s all about. getty In today’s column, I examine a newly announced AI product and service named Tinker that is being brought out by Thinking Machines Labs. TML is a startup company that was co-founded by the famed Mira Murati (former…