Chat GPT & Generative AI tools

[firlandsfarm]

I think it plays neatly into that narrative that you ask AI to do something simple, such as make the world a better place, and it decides that the best way to do that is to eliminate all humans.

It's probably right on that ... name any other species that has done any harm to the planet, let alone more harm!

[Euler]

I find it amazing that they are the most intelligent animals on the planet and somehow simultaneously the dumbest as well.

Though you realise that it is the emotional side that creates that problem, the shortcut to an answer.

[firlandsfarm]

There are only 2 ways to save the planet for continued human habitation. One is for all 195 countries to agree a plan of action. Really! And the 195 doesn't count the factions within those countries ... good luck with that!

The other is for WW3 to result in one all conquering group to gain total world domination with 100% agreement within themselves. And they would have to do that without using nuclear weapons so as to ensure the planet remains habitable. Again, good luck.

The current approach of let's talk about it and reach an agreement we will all ignore will result in the environment becoming so damaged that it cannot recover.

Some will say "that's a bit extreme". Yes, maybe but realistically what's the alternative.