I tuned into my daily dose of Fox News today, and I must say, I needed more coffee to process their take on AI development. The word "absurd" comes to mind, but let's dive into it with a touch of humor and concern.
They called for a 6-month halt in AI development, which, to me, seems impractical and counterproductive. Are they trying to let other countries get ahead or ensure no one surpasses Tesla AI's shortcomings? Safety checks for AI systems are already in place and ongoing, so this demand feels rather ill-conceived.
Then, they discussed how they could make a completely incorrect statement sound believable and how people might just accept it. Interesting place for this discussion. The FCC commissioner chimed in, expressing his concern about political bias in AI systems, but apparently not caring about other biases like race, religion, or gender. It appears as if he prefers his AI "unconscious," and any other state is unacceptable. It's ironic that he's worrying about AI biases while seemingly ignoring the broader issues surrounding media integrity. And keep in mind previous issues of FCC censorship.
So, where does Elon Musk fit into all this? He was an early investor in OpenAI, the creator of a popular chatbot, but he also departed from the project quite early. They mentioned the term "woke" offending young people, but I wonder what a suitable word for the "unwoke" might be—perhaps sleepwalkers?
Ultimately, it's important to remember that the real danger lies not in the computer on my desk, but in people—newscasters who knowingly mislead, websites on both sides of the political spectrum chasing clicks, and the fear-mongering that drives the most engagement. Let's keep a sense of humor as we discuss these matters, but also stay vigilant about the real concerns at hand.
Note: ChatGPT4 was asked to review what I wrote, grammar check, and keep the tone informative. Nothing was written by AI alone. But I have no doubt it would do a good job.