These systems have 'nobody home' within them. No common sense, no ego, no desires, fears, or anything else except statistical associations to work with. But real living organisms make models of their respective worlds- both the world beyond themselves and of their own internal states. Higher organisms also have 'theories of mind' allowing them to model the internal states of other individuals. So guiding these systems to create such models (and save them as reference points against which to weigh their actions) would be a good place to start. Context-sensitivity. Also a good point of departure would be something akin to a game-designer's 'physics engine', which makes game play seem more realistic. You don't shave with a wet noodle, or chew diamonds.
Indeed, our culture is no stranger to repeating the same mistake of integrating technology into its structure without contemplating on what might come to pass as a result. It is unfortunate and regrettable that a death has occurred here, but one can hope that, as a result, a wider discussion about chatbot technology’s perilous outcomes might soon take place on the global stage.
Yes, deaths due to AI are legitimately concerning. As you have said, other consequences are present with AI technology as well. I wish to publish an article soon on AI and robotic technology displacing human employment within the U.S. economy, because I believe the matter also warrants our attention.
These systems have 'nobody home' within them. No common sense, no ego, no desires, fears, or anything else except statistical associations to work with. But real living organisms make models of their respective worlds- both the world beyond themselves and of their own internal states. Higher organisms also have 'theories of mind' allowing them to model the internal states of other individuals. So guiding these systems to create such models (and save them as reference points against which to weigh their actions) would be a good place to start. Context-sensitivity. Also a good point of departure would be something akin to a game-designer's 'physics engine', which makes game play seem more realistic. You don't shave with a wet noodle, or chew diamonds.
Well said, Jess.
Indeed, our culture is no stranger to repeating the same mistake of integrating technology into its structure without contemplating on what might come to pass as a result. It is unfortunate and regrettable that a death has occurred here, but one can hope that, as a result, a wider discussion about chatbot technology’s perilous outcomes might soon take place on the global stage.
Yes, deaths due to AI are legitimately concerning. As you have said, other consequences are present with AI technology as well. I wish to publish an article soon on AI and robotic technology displacing human employment within the U.S. economy, because I believe the matter also warrants our attention.
Indeed, as Postman put it, when dealing with technology there are always winners and losers.