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Technology amplifies intent.

LLMs are as friendly to society as nuts and bolts. It's up to those who wield it to be moral.


Not true. Technology defines the parameters of social action and we are forced to use technology as it becomes mandatory. Moreover, humans have basic instincts, the strong force which overrides morality frequently. Humanity as a society has very little will and a lot of momentum that is amplified by technology. It is not up to anyone to wield anything.


We should put you in charge, you seem to be a good person who won't misuse the position.


I blame the vague job descriptions. It is a bit like granting any application access to everything on the system. What could possibly go wrong?


Well, I don't think I'd be good in charge. Obviously you are being sarcastic, though. But if I were in charge, I would ban all AI development. (Assuming anyone can be in charge at all. No one really is...)


You should ban knives too! We have an epidemic of knife crime here in the UK.


Knives are significantly more useful than LLMs, which are long past the point of diminishing returns.


Are you sure about that? The first knife was a sharp rock - what if they got banned immediately?


When do knifes become swords tho?




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