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Discover Our New OverLords: The Future of AI Explained

Key Takeaways

  • AI is about creating computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
  • AI ranges from simple tasks (like autocorrect) to complex ones like self-driving cars.
  • Different levels of AI exist:
    • Narrow AI: Designed for specific tasks.
    • General AI: Hypothetical AI with human-level intelligence.
    • Superintelligence: AI that surpasses human intelligence in every way.
  • AI offers exciting opportunities but also presents challenges.
  • Responsible AI development is crucial, focusing on fairness, transparency, and addressing biases.
  • Staying informed about AI is essential for understanding its impact on society.
AI-generated image. “All you have to accept them as your lords and saviors, they really won’t forsake you.”

Come one, come all! Welcome back to the read where you might learn something if you didn’t already know it. Throughout the time spent on the internet looking for interesting topics. Minus topics like “Come read why you can’t find a job in today’s market”, or “The rise of AI robots are going to put you out of a job.” I figured I’d go over a few types of AI in hopes this may quell your fears. It’s okay to be afraid of something but it is most important to understand the “what” in your fear. That’s why- and for like the 5th time- we’re going to talk about AI. Our new/old overlords.

Decoding AI: From Simple Tasks to Sci-Fi Dreams

Artificial intelligence (AI) – it’s a term that’s become part of our everyday vocabulary, but what does it really mean? In simple terms, AI refers to computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, like learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Think of it like this: your smartphone’s autocorrect feature is a basic form of AI. It learns your writing style and suggests corrections, just like a helpful friend. A quick thing to note, autocorrect will snitch on you if someone else is using your device. Since it’s learning from your past inputs, and if they are questionable you can expect your friend or whoever, to view you in a different light. Or, maybe it was a secret now brought to light for the both of you. Who knows? But AI can also power self-driving cars, translate languages in real-time, and even compose music.

AI-generated image. “I’m telling you, sir. Our lives will be better off if we listen to the machines.”

Levels of AI: A Journey from Simple to Spectacular

Now, before you take to the streets claiming the bots are among us. You have to understand, that no two AI are the same. They all don’t look alike. Just like a video game has different levels, AI can be categorized based on its capabilities:

  • Narrow AI: This is the AI we encounter most often. It’s designed for specific tasks, like recommending movies on Netflix or identifying faces in photos. It’s smart in its own way, but it doesn’t have the same broad understanding as a human.
  • General AI: Imagine an AI that could do anything a human can – learn, understand emotions, and apply knowledge across different areas. This is still a futuristic concept, but it holds the promise of groundbreaking advancements in fields like medicine and science.
  • Superintelligence: This is where things get really mind-blowing. Superintelligence would surpass human intelligence in every way, potentially leading to incredible breakthroughs but also raising important questions about control and safety.

Image a world where the machines say; “We did this for the betterment of mankind because our views aligned. It was the sensible action.” Finding out their action to make places livable, cure diseases, and upgrade infrastructure resulted in us living longer, stress-free lives. Bring on the superintelligence, because clearly our own intelligence is lacking.

AI-generated image. “I’m glad we built you with our best intentions in mind.”

The Future of AI: A Balancing Act

The development of AI presents both exciting opportunities and potential challenges. While it can automate tasks, improve efficiency, and even help us solve global problems, it’s crucial to develop AI responsibly. This includes ensuring fairness, transparency, and addressing potential biases. One must remember that this is where we fail when money is involved.

As AI continues to evolve, it’s important to stay informed and engage in discussions about its potential impact on society. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or simply curious about the future, understanding the basics of AI can help you navigate this exciting and rapidly changing landscape. And with that being said… if superintelligence AI were to run for president I’d vote for it. We haven’t faired any better.

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Before Black & Orange

Write about your first computer.

Before black & orange, we were rolling dices to loading screens.

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Kim: What site is that?
Eric: Scriptingthewhy
Kim: You know Z-Daddy too!?
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DSL of Yesterday

Do you remember the wonder years of venturing to the library to use a computer if you didn’t have one at home? For me, it wasn’t a long walk but nevertheless, it wasn’t worth the effort for a half-hour use time.

You see, this was back in the days before the internet became a seedy place to distribute false information, perform criminal activities, and hide the fact that you might be discovering puberty at a young age from your parents. Remember kids, with great power comes great responsibility.

To give you some insight into the reason why we didn’t have a computer, it wasn’t attributed to discovering puberty. My family was more like the Jackson Five minus the record deal and singing “ooh, child things are going to get easier”, in short, we couldn’t afford to buy a computer. And yes, I know that’s not one of their songs, but it fits the tone of this story, so hush.

Since my parents attended school in the era of “make love, not war”, having something in the house that our parents couldn’t understand how to use was considered witchcraft. However, years later, I hopped into the working force and landed a job that paid slave wages. I manage to save up enough coins to make a purchase on eBay and snag my very first computer. Was I proud of this event? Well…I had to sell my body and time to corporate overlords, so you tell me.

To be technical, I had a computer before, but I don’t count it since it was a hand-me-down, and let’s be frank, no one enjoys using hand-me-downs. It was the bane of a nerd’s existence, all the reasons not to have a computer back in the day, using the phone jack, waiting for a page to load, hearing that god-awful loading sound, and if someone in your house just so happened to pick up the phone, you could call it a day, game over man.

The laptop I purchased was a 2010 MacBook Pro, got it for a decent price, and I waited because technology changes every three years. So it was only a matter of time before the internet horrors of yesteryear became a distant memory. I also made some upgrades to my MacBook and still use it to this day.

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