Tech Companies Are Seeking To Develop AI That Excels at Flattering and Manipulating Us
Ryan Whalenthedebrief.org
Tech Companies Are Seeking To Develop AI That Excels at Flattering and Manipulating Us
Technology magnifies the consciousness of its creators; AI especially mirrors our collective intentions, fears, biases, and aspirations. If our motivations are primarily extraction and control, we will see a rapid and breathtaking amplification of those shadows.
We aren’t just learning AI’s strengths as we figure out the shape of the Jagged Frontier. We are scouting out its weaknesses. Using AI in our everyday tasks serves to enhance our understanding of its capabilities and limitations.
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