Thank you for your thought-provoking response, again; I wanted to respond in kind without the backdrop noise of my dog and loads of visitors here for the long weekend in Canada. It’s clear that you’ve thought about the nuances subject of AI, considering its potential evolution and impact on humanity. So many instantly think “internet” indeed.
Just recently a couple of colleagues and myself were talking about this very topic and the advantage that AI has over humans, in terms of its heredity which is borg-like in many respects and the ability to replicate so many of our human specializations. Aptly, your insights into AI's shared "genome" accelerating its evolution, free from the constraints of biological inheritance, highlight the rapid advancements and the challenges we face in adapting to them. The comparison to historical introductions of new life forms into ecosystems underscores the importance of learning from past mistakes to avoid catastrophic consequences. We humans are not so yet evolved.
I think that Dawkins' concept of memes as self-propagating ideas, akin to genes, aligns well with your observations on corporations and social constructs taking on a life of their own, often beyond individual human control. This perspective on how AI, as an evolutionary intelligence, might integrate with the internet and influence real-world actions, paints a vivid picture of potential future scenarios- and it is frightening at times. I personally call it the hyperreal upside-down and perhaps why I have not been online a lot these days. I sense a fever pitch.
Your reflection on the intertwining of military intelligence, gaming industries, and AI, leading to a potentially dystopian future, is a poignant reminder of the ethical and existential questions we must address - ASAP.
Again, on point, your reference to Pandora's box and the elusive nature of hope in this context adds a layer of urgency and introspection to the conversation. As we frame this upcoming conference of which I am one the founding members, we have even gone as far as tagging it a Global South SOS. I think it is high time we do so.
Thanks again for sharing such a compelling and nuanced response. Your comments are always appreciated. BTW - Take a look at the summit as we continue to plan. This is still in preview as we finalize logistic and sponsors. Again your insights here are appreciated.
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Also, you may like: https://www.truthdig.com/articles/the-acronym-behind-our-wildest-ai-dreams-and-nightmares/
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