AI is one of my pet topics/rants/peeves.
Here’s an interesting take on the issue (the post is probably SFW but there is LOTS of NSFW content elsewhere on the site)
In my opinion, as much as it draws well-deserved ire, and even though it probably isn’t a good thing (at least, not in its current configuration), it will probably never achieve anywhere near the level of intelligence that they say it will. The assumption is that adding more information into the training data set will make it better/smarter/etc. I think we are well past that point, and into “law of diminishing returns” territory, whereas the techbros are assuming some kind of Moore’s Law – type exponential growth.
Mis-application of Moore’s Law is a hallmark of every stupid idea that comes out of Silicon Valley. Look for it.
Having said that, I think this article is most definitely on to something. Tech-rape is a thing. Also, stereotypes or no, I’m pretty sure a lot of those guys probably have difficulties when it comes to getting laid. There’s no shame in that, we all do. Anyway.
Go visit Bacchus’ place.
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