"We did it, Patrick! We made a technological breakthrough!"
A place for all those who loathe AI to discuss things, post articles, and ridicule the AI hype. Proud supporter of working people. And proud booer of SXSW 2024.
AI, in this case, refers to LLMs, GPT technology, and anything listed as "AI" meant to increase market valuations.
Increasing the reach of the mentals won't do good to your mentals.
In the words of Homer Simpson "It's funny cause it's true". Well, actually it's sad.
Just finished reading Neal Stephenson's "Diamond Age," which is kind of a sequel to "Snow Crash," (both are great books, I recommend them).
In it, there's a sophisticated kind of AI book that's used to teach children, and the stories are read aloud. But, they don't have the AI read the stories, specifically because the children can tell when it's automated, and won't listen, so they have to use voice actors specifically for it, that are kept on payroll (in a manner of speaking).
I used to think that AI could never replicate videos to a realistic degree but, uh, here we are. I wonder how long until it can read something aloud and pass as human.