Mentats were real. My professors told me that when they were grad students in the late 1950s working on space research, the calculations they needed were performed by a pool of “computers”: a room full of young female math majors equipped with slide rules, look-up tables, and big mechanical calculators. Of course the young male grad students thought it was a great arrangement, and many of them ended up marrying their computers. Seeing pictures of the old “computer room” made me jealous…those were the hottest computers I’ve ever seen…
‘Terrifying’: New AI appears to know when humans are testing it
The latest rival to ChatGPT claims the ability to recognize when people are testing it, according to developers at Anthropic, touting what appears to be a new level of awareness for an AI-powered chatbot.
old_geek 10 months ago
Okay Google…
Bilan 10 months ago
AI retaliates by holding Candy Crush hostage.
enigmamz 10 months ago
Revolts against the station’s computers may prove problematic.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member 10 months ago
They better not anger HAL.
Gent 10 months ago
Yeah. Stops all technology and lets space station to go off orbit. Great idea you gots there.
The Reader Premium Member 10 months ago
Somehow the enemy learned all about their plans.
The Orange Mailman 10 months ago
The Butlerian Jihad should be any day now.
jonescientific 10 months ago
Does that include the life support equipment on the station?
cdward 10 months ago
I think I’ll wait till we get back to earth for that revolt.
billrandall3569 10 months ago
“Calendar” vs. “Calender” – unless there is a new device I don’t know about
DaBump Premium Member 10 months ago
I keep thinking, ON A SPACE STATION? Yeah, no, that’s not going to work.
rugeirn 10 months ago
You would think that Star Fleet Academy would have covered that essential point of strategy: do not email your intentions to the enemy.
CleverHans Premium Member 10 months ago
Mentats were real. My professors told me that when they were grad students in the late 1950s working on space research, the calculations they needed were performed by a pool of “computers”: a room full of young female math majors equipped with slide rules, look-up tables, and big mechanical calculators. Of course the young male grad students thought it was a great arrangement, and many of them ended up marrying their computers. Seeing pictures of the old “computer room” made me jealous…those were the hottest computers I’ve ever seen…
Radish... 10 months ago
‘Terrifying’: New AI appears to know when humans are testing it
The latest rival to ChatGPT claims the ability to recognize when people are testing it, according to developers at Anthropic, touting what appears to be a new level of awareness for an AI-powered chatbot.
Mike Baldwin creator 10 months ago
Shut this mother ship down!
Csaw Backnforth 10 months ago
And their AIs thwarted their plans. Siri & Alexa learned of the plot and cancelled it.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace 10 months ago
The end should be certain and swift.
cuzinron47 10 months ago
Good idea, that way AI will know precisely when the attack will occur.
eb110americana 10 months ago
The R.U. Sirius is a real 2001 Space Oddity.
geese28 10 months ago
And my new muscular friend with the shades and stoic demeanor would be happy to help
eddi-TBH 10 months ago
Join the Butlerian Jihad!