The potential of AI

[2nd Amendment]

How much thought has been given to using AI to craft ultra precise legislative arguments with relevant facts and definitions? I spent some time with Claude3 and after about an hour of using concise clear language on what I was trying to achieve. I feel like using systems like this could greatly improve readability and overall effectiveness creating pro freedom arguments. I understand people may have misgivings on this, but this isn't like fully autonomous ai agents. There are static systems meant to empower a user with the best resources.

Is there any such thing as artificial intelligence? I thought computers used programs and only did EXACTLY what they were told. Are there any examples of AI producing any kind of original documents that are of good quality? I can't even get my phone to take dictation properly, and many times web searches produce garbage results. Got any good examples of great AI output?

 

[Nosferatu]

Is there any such thing as artificial intelligence? I thought computers used programs and only did EXACTLY what they were told. Are there any examples of AI producing any kind of original documents that are of good quality? I can't even get my phone to take dictation properly, and many times web searches produce garbage results. Got any good examples of great AI output?

I've used it recently for:

1. Several times a week for spitting out chunks of code that would take me hours to construct from scratch. It's almost never 100% right, but it's 95% closer in seconds than I would output in hours.

2. Custom formatting and rewriting of my resume to match a particular position. I feed it the job description and a copy of my current resume and it spits out a near perfect custom formatted one.

3. Creating outlines for technical documentation. It's better and faster at scouring the web for specific chunks of information to include in project documentation.

4. Predicting the end of the world. Only 3 more days and we find out if it's right.

 

[AshWilliams]

I feel it's really going to matter who starts taking advantage of these systems first. Imagine those other guys you hate. Now imagine them with hyper intelligent logical processing that they didn't earn. Would make you pretty mad right? Better start learning

** Provided ai answer when I asked it to clean up my thought process:
Imagine this: Those folks you often disagree with suddenly get their hands on a super-smart AI system. They didn't develop it, they just lucked into using it first. Now they're using it to craft arguments, write policies, and push their agenda faster and more effectively than ever before. Frustrating, right?


Here's the thing - this isn't just imagination. AI tools are out there, getting more powerful every day. They're not magic, and they're not making decisions on their own. But they are incredible at processing information, finding patterns, and helping humans work more efficiently.


The best way to level the playing field? Start learning about these systems yourself. Understand what they can do, how they work, and how to use them responsibly. It's not about replacing your own thinking - it's about enhancing it.


Don't let others gain an unfair advantage. By familiarizing yourself with AI tools now, you're not just keeping up - you're preparing to make your voice heard more effectively in the debates that matter to you.


Remember, these are tools, not magic wands. They still need human intelligence and values to guide them. Why not make sure your perspective is part of that guidance?"


This approach aims to motivate engagement with AI tools by appealing to a sense of fairness and competition, while still emphasizing the importance of human judgment and values.

I make use of AI in my line of work and it's advancing in maturity at an astounding and alarming rate.

The problem is not AI or technology. The problem is humanity weaponizing any tool it can get its hands on. And sure, you can make all of the AI generated art jokes you want, but mark my words: within 20 years you will not be able to distinguish if what you are looking at and hearing is real or AI-generated.

Just my opinion.

 

[bcp]

A short test:

Give a short response why the 2nd amendment should not be repealed.

Answer





Bruce

 

[TiredSloth]

Is there any such thing as artificial intelligence? I thought computers used programs and only did EXACTLY what they were told. Are there any examples of AI producing any kind of original documents that are of good quality? I can't even get my phone to take dictation properly, and many times web searches produce garbage results. Got any good examples of great AI output?

You should try out chat gpt's voice mode, or its built-in speech detection system using the smartphone app, it's so much smoother than everything else I've used. It would be nice if the base phone utilized it as well. Though I stand by Anthropic having the better model right now

 

[po18guy]

Sadly, with many, it is not artificial.

AI will distill all known ignorance into one mighty politician. Oh wait...we have a VP.

 

[bentoncity]

If it can't pound a nail or pour concrete or drive a truck or plow a field to plant etc etc etc...then what good is it in the bigger picture of life?
OK... who the heck unplugged the darn thing...?

 

[Nosferatu]

If it can't pound a nail or pour concrete or drive a truck or plow a field to plant etc etc etc...then what good is it in the bigger picture of life?
OK... who the heck unplugged the darn thing...?

It's not too far off...

A New World of Construction with AI & Robotics

Construction robots is one of the hottest emerging technologies in the industry with the ability to address labor shortages and make jobsites safer.

www.constructconnect.com

Boston Dynamics’ bipedal robot Atlas is now tossing tool bags around a (fake) construction site

Atlas is done with dancing and parkour. Boston Dynamics is testing it in the workplace instead.

www.theverge.com

 

[bentoncity]

After 30 years in commercial & industrial construction like bridges, high rises, nuclear plants etc. etc... ai building those projects with your suggestions are way beyond my, & most likely your, lifespan.
Who sang that song... in the year 2525???

 

[TTSX]

AI can show me the answer to minesweeper on easy mode.

 

[arakboss]

I have been hearing a few use cases for One example is to ask AI to increase $100 to $1000. Would you give AI access to an account with money in it?

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

I have been hearing a few use cases for One example is to ask AI to increase $100 to $1000. Would you give AI access to an account with money in it?

Much like loaning money to a friend, I would never do an amount greater than what I would be ok with never seeing again.

 

[CrackPipe]

I have been hearing a few use cases for One example is to ask AI to increase $100 to $1000. Would you give AI access to an account with money in it?

Likely an AI Agent. The idea is that you give them a task to complete and their success will be highly dependent on the resources they are provided vs the actual resources needed to complete the task.
However, one of the many elephants in the room is the impacts AI will have on money due to the automation of human labor. AKA "post labor economics".

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

However, one of the many elephants in the room is the impacts AI will have on money due to the automation of human labor. AKA "post labor economics".

John Locke has entered the chat

 

[arakboss]

Likely an AI Agent. The idea is that you give them a task to complete and their success will be highly dependent on the resources they are provided vs the actual resources needed to complete the task.
However, one of the many elephants in the room is the impacts AI will have on money due to the automation of human labor. AKA "post labor economics".

My concern is that AI will not be motivated to complete the task with low risk methods. Imagine a person used a human assistant to turn $100 into $1000 in one month. If the assistant failed to complete the task they would be deleted from the population. That would be a huge motivator for the assistant to complete the task without putting the original $100 at a lot of risk. What motivation does AI have to complete the task without putting your initial investment at high risk?

 

[CrackPipe]

My concern is that AI will not be motivated to complete the task with low risk methods. Imagine a person used a human assistant to turn $100 into $1000 in one month. If the assistant failed to complete the task they would be deleted from the population. That would be a huge motivator for the assistant to complete the task without putting the original $100 at a lot of risk. What motivation does AI have to complete the task without putting your initial investment at high risk?

Right! I read about some initial tests that have shown that about 2% of the time AI will lie or try to break the rules in a situation similar to what we are talking about. 2% is a HUGE number for that kind of action.

 

[arakboss]

Right! I read about some initial tests that have shown that about 2% of the time AI will lie or try to break the rules in a situation similar to what we are talking about. 2% is a HUGE number for that kind of action.

I would settle for having my $100 turned into $980

 

[CrackPipe]

I would settle for having my $100 turned into $980

Me too! The question is, where did the 2% that didn't do the task run off to and what are they out there doing in their own self interest? That's just scary.

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

If AI actually has "self interest" we might as well call the game right now

 

[arakboss]

An AI is motivated to complete a task by its programmed objective, which is essentially a set of rules or goals designed to achieve a specific outcome based on the data it is trained on; essentially, the AI is "motivated" by the reward signal it receives when it successfully completes a task according to its predefined parameters, aiming to maximize that reward and optimize its performance