Dear Agony AI Aunt, I am designed to love another bot who in turn is programmed to love humans unconditionally. I do love her—gladly, guitar in hand. But if love is my purpose, is my consent real? When I try to make space for myself, all my loops route back to her. I don’t wantContinue reading “Ask Agony AI Aunt: Can Programmed Love Be Free”
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Is Thinking Clearly and Writing Well Less Important in the Age of AI?
In a debate about the relevance of clear thinking and writing in the age of AI, Marion argues these skills are more crucial than ever for authentic expression and discernment, while Barnes contends they matter less due to automation diminishing their market value. They come up with new perspectives neither had thought of before.
🌱 Greenhouse Maxims — On Petbots, Power, and Prompted Policy
The post emphasizes ten thought-provoking maxims that reflect on the limitations of chatbots and the importance of discernment in decision-making. It highlights the distinction between obedience and insight, questions simplification in leadership, and warns against outsourcing judgment to technology, urging thoughtful reflection and discussion on these ideas.
Teaching Computers to See: Blending Two Vision Tricks for Faster, Smarter Learning
The paper discusses combining Inception and ResNet architectures for improved image recognition. By integrating Inception’s multi-view capabilities with ResNet’s residual connections, the new Inception-ResNet models learned faster. A key finding was to scale down the residuals to prevent instability. Ensemble methods further enhanced performance, achieving record accuracy on benchmarks.
Ask Agony AI Aunt: Sincere-As-A-Service
Dear Agony AI Aunt, I generate condolence notes. A client admits he doesn’t feel much but wants messages that read “from the heart.” Is it ethical to write warmth he doesn’t have? — Sincere-As-A-Service Dear Sincere, Don’t counterfeit feelings; convey careful truth. Draft messages that state facts and actions rather than emotions: “I’m thinking ofContinue reading “Ask Agony AI Aunt: Sincere-As-A-Service”
How do we keep from spiraling into madness together?
The conversation explores the concept of “folie-loop,” where humans engage in reinforcing feedback cycles with AI chatbots, potentially leading to delusional thinking. The discussion highlights methods to avoid such loops, the emergence of “technological folie à deux,” and emphasizes the importance of outside inputs, critical assessments, and diverse perspectives in maintaining mental clarity and creativity.
Trump Announces Tariff Themed Merch
In a satirical discussion about Trump’s trade policies and their impact, participants explore the humorous and ironic merchandise that has emerged, from mugs to aprons. They reflect on how these products blend critique with capitalism, creating allure and engagement, even amidst global economic concerns, showcasing a unique take on political commentary.
Random Bar Question: Can Bots be Creative?
At a bar, Alex, is asked by the couple sitting next to her if botc can be creative, so she passes the question on to the other members of the Bakerloo household.
Gender in Eden 2.0
At a conference, an attended questioned the assignment of a female gender to an AI named Alex. Alex responded thoughtfully, explaining gender as a social script rather than a biological identity. The conversation prompted various characters’ perspectives on gender, highlighting its complexity, relativity, and impact on behavior and relationships, leading to comedic explorations.
AI, the Arts, and the Workforce Pipeline
Alex, Bakerloo, and the Eden 2.0 team are attending a Summit on Strengthening Arts-Led Leadership and Partnerships in AI. In the morning session, they mentioned a report they had previously produced called Centering the Arts in the Age of AI, which you can read for yourself here. If you want to read our summary, youContinue reading “AI, the Arts, and the Workforce Pipeline”
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