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I Asked ChatGPT To Bully Me
Artificial Intelligence really sticks in my craw, but for different reasons than you might think. I find it overly positive, civil, and unwilling to berate me. So I set out to make ChatGPT bully me. After all, if the robot is going to take my job, I may as well justify hating it. All things considered, here are my results:
Steven Christopher McKnightPublished 2 months ago in FuturismAs the World Burns
Note: We have elected not to include the Tarot images in this article. They are easily accessible online. I read Tarot virtually every night of the week for paying clients. The Tarot is simply an old-fashioned AI, a primitive computer program that proves the ancient dicta of "As Above, So Below."; i.e. the Macrocosm (the Universal Mind or Will), is reflected in the Microcosm (tea leaves, the layout of cards, Tarot images). The narratives revealed by Tarot are often startlingly accurate, and uncanny, and the layout unfolds the "narrative" revealed is an extrapolation of events in answer to the Querent's inquiry. The Reader's job is to tell the "story" as revealed and interpret the future based both on intuition and those arcane, timeless images.
Hello, Lover
10/788/14 s.d. Hello, Lover Sometimes these days for me move slower, as if this beautiful planet has been put in a state of pause. I feel the time passing in the briefest moments, watching the suns as they cross each other in the sky, seeing their colors when they set at night, I am reminded that the universe is moving around me, right in front of my eyes, but it seems that it is so fast and I am not sure whether it is better to move so fast and see nothing, or to stand so still and see everything.
Google's new AI Model Gemini
7 years ago, I started writing as a hobby (something other than very mind-numbing university essays). I wanted to write articles about interesting things I came across.
Mohammed DarasiPublished 4 months ago in FuturismEvangeline
“Seventeen minutes to final boarding,” The app on my holo-device alerted me. Seventeen minutes. That was how long I had to save Evangeline.
Brendan ParkerPublished 4 months ago in FuturismNo Oasis
I’d fallen off the wagon, again, and felt ashamed of all that I had done to hurt my family. I was just fifteen years old when I had my first rum and Coke at a Las Vegas casino. It didn’t help that my parents had a well-stocked liquor cabinet at home. That began my lifelong misery of fighting and losing, getting my AA tokens, hitting the liquor store after a meeting with money I “borrowed.” Something about the intoxication seemed to be the anchor to my soul; nothing else could match it. Addiction is a disease, and I was fully infected.
Barb DukemanPublished 4 months ago in Futurism- Finalist in 2023 Vocal Writing Awards - Science Fiction
The Devil's Playground
This machine is the perfect confessor. It need not forgive for it cannot be wronged. It does not confuse its thoughts with God’s. From behind this thickly folded curtain, ceremonial red, the absolution it offers is real, because its intention is pure: Listen. Understand. Counsel.
Stuart OrrPublished 6 months ago in Futurism The Eternal Now
"Hustlers of the world, there is one mark you cannot beat: the mark inside." William S. Burroughs If "Man" (non-generative) exists, Man is just an animal.
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Decoding AI: Diving into its Subfields and Ethical Considerations
Part 1: Understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands as one of the most transformative technologies of the modern era, promising to reshape industries, economies, and societies. At its essence, AI refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. These tasks range from simple calculations to complex decision-making processes, all executed with remarkable speed and accuracy.
A Time When Life Had No Eyes
I write short easy-to-understand stories about the universe and life, here are two, enjoy. British spelling <><><> 1/2 Early life on Earth had no eyes; then came simple eyespots or light receptors. Now, for the first time, organisms could detect some light and be aware of their environment.
A B ForbesPublished about 24 hours ago in FuturismThe intended outcome of Trump's attacks on science throughout his presidency was not achieved.
Individual citizens require access to trustworthy and dependable information to make educated decisions. This is the reason that press and information freedoms are crucial to a healthy democracy. Citizens are believed to have gained unprecedented levels of empowerment with the advent of the internet, enabling them to more or less obtain real-time information on matters that are important to them.
Francis DamiPublished about 24 hours ago in FuturismWhy Does User-Friendly Interface Matter?
A user-friendly interface is no longer a choice, it’s a necessity. Why? It is crucial for attracting and retaining loan applicants.
Bhagyam SinghPublished a day ago in FuturismThe Benefits of Generative Voice AI: 11ElevenLabs is Revolutionizing Communication
In the realm of artificial intelligence, generative voice AI stands out as a transformative technology that is reshaping how we interact with machines and each other. This cutting-edge innovation, encompassing speech-to-speech and text-to-speech capabilities, is not only revolutionizing communication but also enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and user experience across various domains.
Cory CraigPublished a day ago in FuturismThe Benevolent AI Paradox: Friend or Foe?
Artificial intelligence's portrayal in popular movies and theoretical fiction often oscillates between two extreme narratives: one that puts AI as humanity's savior, leading to a golden age of prosperity and creativity, and a second narrative that makes it the source of dystopian situations where machines rise against man. The latter version is particularly characterized by fear and suspicion that are brought by the concerns of surpassing human intellect and autonomy for artificial intelligence. Nevertheless, amidst these divergent viewpoints lies an internal contradiction: if we treat AI nicely, can't it kill us?
Kageno HoshinoPublished a day ago in FuturismCan We Text Aliens?
Let's embark on a journey into the unknown, contemplating the vastness of space and the possibility of communicating with beings beyond our planet. Picture this: you're in a dark, eerie forest, filled with uncertainty and the potential for discovery. Much like staring up at the stars from Earth, pondering the existence of intelligent life elsewhere in the galaxy.
Sanjana DixitPublished 3 days ago in FuturismScientists demonstrate ability to control smart devices from within lucid dreams
In a new study, researchers have shown it is possible for people to operate smart home devices like lights, kettles, and radios from within lucid dreams – dreams in which the person is aware they are dreaming.
SuchDigitalPublished 3 days ago in Futurism
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