Social media commenters mock the 'AI bros' backlash
2 Sep 27 6:35 PM · 1d ago · 4 posts · 1 source · development 2 of 2
Mastodon users amplified the Futurism story, largely siding with the AP and ridiculing the researchers' objections as overreaction, with several posts spreading the headline through Sept 28.
“I already admired Associated Press for its stand on on the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario. And now I’m admiring its stand on reporting about AI.”
jeridansky@sfba.socialAssociated Press Stylebook Style guide publisherAlan Rozenshtein Member of technical staff, AnthropicHenry Shevlin Philosopher and AI ethicist, Google DeepMind
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I already admired Associated Press for its stand on on the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario. And now I’m admiring its stand on reporting about AI. https:// futurism.com/artificial-intell igence/ai-bros-meltdown-feelings In the midst of heated discussions on AI safety and consciousness, the Associated Press Stylebook has reminded everyone of where…
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"It’s true that there’s some debate among philosophers and scientists over whether AI models think or feel, but even saying that’s probably lending the AI-is-sentient-camp a little too much credence. Fascinating a possibility as it is to consider, there’s no consensus that AI systems have these experiences. It’s a testament to how defensive, if…
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Kudos to the AP here. One of the reasons I can't take much of the AI discourse (especially LLM boosters) seriously is because of how much of is couched in anthropomorphic terms. For any questions related to AI and philosophy of mind, this is essentially begging the question and, given that humans have well-known biases in this regard, it is…
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I think we need to be very cautious of AI techbros that think they've beaten the Turing Test. These are the same motherfuckers who keep waifu pillows on their bed. https:// futurism.com/artificial-intell igence/ai-bros-meltdown-feelings
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https:// futurism.com/artificial-intell igence/ai-bros-meltdown-feelings "AI Bros Are Having a Meltdown Because the Associated Press Stylebook Clarifies That AIs Don’t Have Feelings" LOL. # AI
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