Subj : Re: Chinese Scientists Cr
To   : Aaron Thomas
From : Kurt Weiske
Date : Sat Feb 22 2025 08:16:30

-=> Aaron Thomas wrote to Kurt Weiske <=-

 KW> We're in the early phases of AI, I think it depends on us moving to the
 KW> "killer app" phase. There's nothing really compelling, yet - just a lot
 KW> of potential.

 AT> Yes, that's another of my major concerns about AI. "Killer apps" as in
 AT> "apps that can kill people," right? Or what about humanoid robots with
 AT> titanium freddy kruger hands? I don't know how "early" the phase really
 AT> is. Maybe China is ready to sick their robot dogs on us already :(

I read an interesting article that talked about the problems with
anthropomorphic robots. If you design a robot to clean floors, why does
it need to have two legs and hands that can crush your windpipe?

Science Fiction has dealt with the "undeserving creator" trope, where we
create artificial intelligence, are found wanting, and eliminated by the
intelligence we create. Maybe we killed our creators, too, and this is a
cycle? (yet another Science Fiction trope...)

We need more science fiction writers involved in science and politics.
I'm reminded of a tweet I'd read a few months back that I saved:


@AlexBlechMan

Sci-Fi Author:
In my book I invented the Torment Nexus as a cautionary tale.

Tech Company:
At long last, we have created the Torment Nexus from the classic sci-fi
novel "Don't Create The Torment Nexus".





 
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