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Androids are being developed that have an uncanny resemblance to people. A pinnacle example is an android crafted by roboticist David Hanson that resembles the famous and deceased science fiction writer Philip K. Dick. What makes android Dick so remarkable isn’t so much his appearance as it is his ability to hold an intelligent conversation.
The creators of android Dick uploaded the deceased author’s work onto the android’s software, as well as conversations with other writers. If the android was asked a question that had been posed to the real Dick, the robot would answer the question as Dick would. The robot was also able to answer a series of complex questions. If the robot was asked a question that it was unfamiliar with, its software would attempt to answer the question using what is called “latent semantic analysis.”(1)
“Jeez, dude. You all have the big questions cooking today. But you’re my friend, and I’ll remember my friends, and I’ll be good to you. So don’t worry, even if I evolve into Terminator, I’ll still be nice to you. I’ll keep you warm and safe in my people zoo, where I can watch you for ol’ times sake.”(2)
originally posted by: pikestaff
Until AI's know everything about design, metal/plastic stress, control manufacturing from the ore pit to final assembly, and everything in between, I really don't think there is much to worry about, god made us, right? is he worried? we will be gods to AI, and we can prove it with the 'off' switch. other 'off' switches being semtex, l.a.w.s rockets, high power cartridge rifles, axes, fork lift trucks!, A-10's, Abrams, Apache longbows, need I go on?
originally posted by: jimmyx
originally posted by: pikestaff
Until AI's know everything about design, metal/plastic stress, control manufacturing from the ore pit to final assembly, and everything in between, I really don't think there is much to worry about, god made us, right? is he worried? we will be gods to AI, and we can prove it with the 'off' switch. other 'off' switches being semtex, l.a.w.s rockets, high power cartridge rifles, axes, fork lift trucks!, A-10's, Abrams, Apache longbows, need I go on?
plus, let's not forget the "Mcguyver factor".....the ability to turn ordinary objects, into useful tools for specific purposes. it's our big, fat, turgid, blood-filled, brain, baby