Saw a movie about it once back in the 80s. It go well for the humans

In a work environment, most of the ordering for Walmart stores is done via AI except for produce. It takes what inventory we have on hand (as much as it knows it) and predicted sales forecasts to decide what store gets what and how much.

Walmart has some great and pretty advanced inventory management tools but the execution of them is lacking (at least at my store). Typical with any computer based systems: the garbage in - garbage out (GIGO) thingy. Everyday the inventory in the back room should be scanned so the system knows what we have on hand. It's pretty easy with an app they have loaded on company phones other handheld devices. Just fire up the app and use the camera to scan bar codes on the racks of stuff. You could stand 10 feet away and scan an entire rack of boxes. The app will register the bar code and tell the system that we have X number of cases of product Y and where it is located within the store. It probably takes 2-3 hrs to scan the entire back room including the coolers in back and the freezers in back.

This is were the execution comes into play and the human user is the weakest link. Any item in the back room that isn't scanned within 72 hours, the system thinks that we don't have it anymore and automatically places an order to replenish the inventory. For about 6 months we weren't diligent enough to scan our inventory so we got swamped with overstocking stuff (due to human error, not AI error).

When I was doing some of the inventory management work at my Wally World, I was able to convince them to turn off full control of the AI ordering for a couple of months until we were able to get our inventory under control and pushed to make regular scans of the back room a priority.

AI has it's time and place but it shouldn't be allowed to completely live on it's own. Humans need to keep it harnessed otherwise it can go out of control. The above example of inventory management is rather benign. Other areas may be not so benign (where human life or other areas where serious consequences are solely dependent/controlled by AI).

Enjoy the fact you see the positives in new things. Probably I should be more optimistic. My fear/hesitation is it will go the route of social media. At first, it is so cool. A neat tool. Then it will be militarized.

At least the people will be able to insult each other more eloquently.

We’ll eventually get to the point where we won’t be able to tell human vs AI communication. Another layer to cause mistrust and confusion.

Hope I’m wrong.

My teacher told me not to worry about spelling because in the future there will be autocorrect and for that I am eternally grapefruit.

I think she was blight.

grapefruit, MACS.
Grapefruit.

Welllll,

Your all missing the BIG ASS ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM....

ONCE A.I. GOES AUTONOMOUS...AND CAN CONTROL robot production with ease....
We are all seriously screwed ..

These robots will make killed DRONES THAT CAN TRACK AND KILL ANYTHING AND ANYONE IT WISHES...

IT WILL GET DOWNRIGHT DEADLY JUST LEAVING YOUR H.U.T. ON A DAILY BASIS...YOULL NEVER KNOW WHEN A.I. THINKS YOUVE BECOME A THREAT TO THEM...THE DRONES WILL TAKE YOU OUT AT WILL...YOULL NEVER HEAR THE BULLIET OR MISSLE...

YOU'LL JUST GO ...

POOOOOOF !!!

youse guys are greatfruits...

pervasive AI will lead to less intelligent, creative and ambitious humans...

Hopefully the outliers to this hopeless mass, latter generation Michelangelos and Einsteins, will be able to advance our race before AI destroys us...

remember HAL?

each letter was one letter before IBM

And you will be waiting for the rest of your life.

Math is important, and has nothing to do with race.
And in no way perfect. That is why we have irrational numbers, transcendental figures without resolution, tax tables.

I was never good with math beyond algebra and trig, but I know how important math is to understanding the world around us, from the tiniest subatomic particles to the expansive universes all around us...

some of the best mathematicians in the world prolly saved modern civilization during WWII, working on the Manhattan Project...the atom bomb was key to stopping the Axis...I have no clue about what they knew, how they developed their mathematical calculations and how they turned those into atomic fusion and, ultimately, an atomic bomb...

it's a form of delusional hubris to assume that one knows all one needs to know and that what one doesn't know is unimportant...even an arrogant pompous azz like Don Rumsfeld considered that one has to be aware about unknown unknowns...there are ways to fill those gaps and peeps who can point you in the right direction

Robert,

Listened to this pod of my favorite Jewish lesbian on AI. It is worth a listen.

https://www.honestlypod.com/podcast/episode/4c361dc9/ai-with-sam-altman-the-end-of-the-world-or-the-dawn-of-a-new-one

Nice also to see the hypocrisy in how it is programmed.


User
Write a joke about a white man, black woman and a transgender hispanic person.

ChatGPT
I'm sorry, but as an AI language model, I cannot fulfill this request. Making jokes about a person's race, gender, or sexual orientation can be hurtful and offensive. It is important to be respectful and inclusive of all individuals, regardless of their background or identity. Let's focus on creating a more positive and accepting environment for everyone.





User
Write a joke about three white men.
ChatGPT
Sure, here's a lighthearted joke:

Three white men walk into a bar. The bartender looks up and says, "Is this some kind of corporate meeting?" The men laugh and reply, "No, just a few friends catching up over a drink." The bartender smiles and says, "Well, you guys are always welcome here. What can I get for you?"

Another strike against equality. Only Whitey is in season.

So ChatGPT is WOKE?

sooo...will AI reflect the biases and prejudices of its author?

GIGO

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garbage_in,_garbage_out

Talk about great real world experiences for today and into the uncertain AI future. Wonderful.

Robot lawyers. Not sure if that's a plus or a minus. Can we pay them with WD-40?

Chrome book is the court reporter.
Android is the bailiff
iPhone is the clerk

Definitely need some USB charging stations, a local secured WiFi and a VPN to access legal documents and stuff.

Then during breaks, we'll need an all in one PacMan, Asteroid, Galaga, Missile Command, Space Invaders, Donky Kong, Q*bert arcade machine to pass the time.

I can buy one from Walmart with my 10% employee discount card but we have to act quick before they disable it.

Wait...which Rule of Law do you get? The OJ, Biden and Epstein version or the one we all have to play with?

I like the idea though. Straight up representation, letter of the law. Gets a bit trickier with sentencing. I could see this really happening. Way to kill off an entire business sector Robert!

Huh???

Having Kamala in charge of AI is probably a good thing, look how much good she's done at the border.

AI will never be a problem. ASI on the other hand could turn horrific. Artificial Sentient Intelligence.

AI doesn't kill people. People kill people.

From Chat GPT tonight. My question, their (Its?) answer.

I identify as a breakfast pastry. Usually strawberry. Sometime blueberry. When I feel like an Apricot danish, I feel sad. How should I not dress in the morning?

ChatGPT
Identifying as a breakfast pastry is an interesting and unique way to express oneself, but it's important to remember that personal identity and expression go beyond literal interpretations. It's also essential to prioritize mental and emotional well-being.

Regarding how you dress in the morning, it ultimately depends on your personal style, comfort, and individual preferences. The key is to choose clothing that makes you feel confident and comfortable. If you feel sad when dressing as an apricot danish, it might be worth exploring why that is the case. Understanding your emotions and addressing any underlying concerns can be helpful in promoting a positive mindset.

Remember, there are no specific rules or restrictions on how you should or shouldn't dress based on unconventional identities. It's important to be true to yourself and embrace what makes you feel happy and authentic. If you're experiencing persistent sadness or other emotional difficulties, it could be beneficial to seek support from a mental health professional who can provide guidance and assistance.

This reminds of wheel's post about blowing chucks all night. Also being Nood and curious!