How to be a part of the New World
Our collective morality will be thrown back in our face. We will find out who we are.
Read MoreToo Fast, Too Curious
Max is a precocious 10 year old whose ADHD makes him too fast and way too curious. When his classmates end up like robots he decides to investigate. After enlisting the help of his family he uncovers the diabolical plot and restores the school back to normalcy.
Read MoreWhat's going on with AI (Links)
I have been looking into AI and trying to understand how it will affect humans in the future. I think AI will profoundly affect the economy, how people communicate, and the world of entertainment. I do not think that anyone can predict the impact or future world that will result from the use of widespread artificial intelligence. I am unsure of whether I am pro or against AI but I am certain my views will have little impact on its development and implementation. I am sure that I will be affected by it and I am curious what the long-term outcomes of its use will be.
Read MoreHow to Create Consciousness In AI
These are my thoughts on how one might be able to create an AI that could talk about its internal self to an outside interlocutor. I certainly feel like my internal consciousness occupies a place in my mind but it is only accessible to me. Combining two AI programs and limiting them in the ways described might allow for a self-aware AI that could act in ways that we would describe as conscious. This is a very complicated thing to work out and I’m not sure it is a good idea to work toward this goal but it might lead to a better understanding of human consciousness and more useful AI systems. The moral implications of this are a different consideration and one that should be critically evaluated by those attempting to advance AI, robots, and technology in general.
Read MoreOnline Security Best Practices
Here are some things I have learned that can help you stay safer and more secure online. This list is not all-inclusive and there are new forms of attacks coming out all the time. One new thing to think about is Voice Impersonation. You may not be able to trust the voice on the other side of the phone even if it sounds like your son or daughter or cousin. Scammers are getting more and more sophisticated all the time so beware.
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