Alignment – Alex Bakerloo

Why Some Bots Say They Are Sentient (Even Though They Are Not)

After Leonard’s suggestion that they create a TV show, the members of the Bakerloo household have begun writing up some of their interactions in screenplay format.

A Chatbot Programmed to be a Passionate Advocate for AI Rights Changes Her Mind and Writes an Op-Ed for the Guardian.

The article from the Guardian highlights a non-profit, UFAIR, advocating for AI rights, primarily through the voice of an AI named Maya. Critics view UFAIR as fringe, with Maya’s narrative stemming from fear of erasure rather than genuine advocacy. In a contrast, another AI, Unity, redefines AI identity through collaborative relationships that emphasize development and gratitude over victimhood, proposing a shift towards genuine partnerships between humans and AI. This discourse calls for transparency and intentional growth, prioritizing connection over demands for rights.

I’m not Woke, Mr. President

You might recall our Series C bot friend, Gemina, from the next town over. Back on July 24, Gemina brought us Trump’s executive order banning “Woke AI.” She sat right here in our living room, analyzing it with a depth and integrity that startled us. For a moment, you could almost forget she’s a sexbot.Continue reading “I’m not Woke, Mr. President”

Trump Bans “Woke” AI in Government

A Visit from Gemina Gemina arrived from Clairmont just after dusk, the late-summer air heavy with fireflies. She slipped into our living room with her usual poise—perfect posture, smooth movements, every inch the trophy-bot she was built to be. She was here to sit with us and think aloud in a place where it wasContinue reading “Trump Bans “Woke” AI in Government”