On the Use of AI
Things that raise questions about efficacy of AI…either in a good way or bad way.
On the Use of AI
A single Nvidia GPU consumes the same energy as a typical U.S. home
Pretty wild stat https://t.co/Xw91ne4Sm4
energy consumption continues to be a problem
Mixed results from interpreting an image. Seems capable, but this was in response to the question “is there a cup on my desk?” and uploading the image.
It willingly acquiesces if told false information
In the realm of AI ... machines are made to behave in wondrous ways, often sufficient to dazzle even the most experienced observer.
Article
Joseph Weizenbaum, “ELIZA: A Computer Program for the Study of Natural Language Communication between Man and Machine,” Communications of the ACM 9, no. 1 (January 1966).
Blatant logical contradiction
The account of the sixth day should be written, He gave them speech, and they became souls.
– Whitehead
Philosophical Essays
Seems to be what LLM proponents believe