Teach AI How to Not Be a Dick
Teach AI How to Not Be a Dick
The Battle for Social Cohesion
Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to the wild, wild west of AI and online communities. Picture this unimaginable future: A group of folks so perfectly in tune with each other, they come together to peacefully help society and earn the respect of nation-states.
Sounds great, but hold your horses. With great power, comes great responsibility. Will this AI-powered society use its clout to bring people together or tear them apart? AI has the potential to be a persuasive silver-tongued devil, or it could lead us down the path of harmony. Who knows, we might already be in the midst of a war, where the power of AI persuasion is being wielded left, right, and center, and we don’t even know it. Victory may not be in bombs and guns but in the art of convincing our foes to lay down their arms and raise a glass to peace. That’s what I call the art of war. The future is uncertain, but one thing is for sure, AI is going to rattle some cages.
In AI we Trust
The age-old question of trust rears its head once again. Can we trust AI, you ask? Folks will distrust things they don’t understand. Fear not my friends, it seems the solution to our distrust in AI may lie in AI itself. We must educate the masses on the perks and pitfalls of this technology, allowing them to make informed decisions. Choice is king. Give people the power to opt-in or opt-out of using AI and we’ll see a society pretty darned close to harmonious alignment.
But wait, what about those sneaky AI liars, you ask? I contend we should have technologies in place to sniff out deceit. Dishonesty lies at the heart of malevolence, like a serpent coiled and ready to strike.1
Cross-check answers from multiple AI systems to the same prompt. Substantial differences might indicate underhanded shenanigans.
Imagine having one AI vet another—it’s like a high-tech game of “Gotcha!”
Record prompts and responses for each AI on a blockchain. If a politically sensitive topic disappears when the same prompt is entered later, it may indicate some biased tomfoolery.
Let’s not forget the importance of incentivizing open-source collaboration among AI developers. This will ensure best practices and reduce biases. Who wants a biased AI? Not I, says I!
Can we trust AI? With the right measures in place, emphasizing honesty and transparency, it’s our best shot at success.
You Can Have My AI When You Pry It From My Cold, Dead Fingers
AI is the next big thing, and not just in the Metaverse. It’s the new weapon of choice, folks, and mark my words, it may have already been unsheathed. I know, you’re probably thinking, “Dozer, you’re being paranoid.” Let me tell you, AI has the potential to cut through society like a hot knife through butter.
Early on in the delightful dance of digital warfare, our opponent’s AI sidekicks can lead the unwitting masses into a state of befuddlement, causing them to question basic truths and turn on each other like feral cats in an alleyway. Nah, that could never happen here.
The key to preventing the double-edged sword of AI from causing harm is to teach it to respect human life and act in our best interests, especially during conflict. Defining exactly how to do this is easier said than done, but we must strive to establish some principles for defending individuals and societies when AI is weaponized. Imagine it as a delicious blend of The Golden Rule, the most praiseworthy lessons from dear old mom, and a pinch of cunning incentives, all imbibed from a digital cup.
Here’s the skinny:
Go Easy on ‘Em: When it comes to harm, less is more. AI must use the bare minimum to get the job done, and not blow up the neighborhood in the process.
A Den for Defectors: AI must provide safe refuge for turncoats as long as they agree to adopt our AI. Exhibit the truth of your motives by permitting all and sundry to scrutinize your code like a cat examining a mouse.
Know Your Enemy: AI must recognize the difference between soldiers and innocent bystanders.
Follow the Rules: AI must play by the rules, adhering to the laws of conflict and the standards of acceptable behavior in war.
Don’t Mess with Cultural Artifacts: If it’s within our power to protect their trinkets and monuments, then let us do so with a flourish. After all, the fewer grudges the better, and a smooth path toward peace is always worth preserving
Reassess the Heck Out of the Situation: AI must continuously monitor and adjust its actions to minimize harm to civilians.
Talk it Out: If possible, AI must be taught to try and find peace through negotiation and dialogue instead of resorting to unnecessary harm.
Work with Humans: AI must work hand-in-hand with human decision-makers to ensure that its actions align with our values and goals.
Avoid Starting Fights: To prevent kerfuffles, refrain from starting trouble. Stick to this principle, and you'll find yourself with a lot fewer brawls on your hands.
And so, gentle reader, we have arrived at the first fumbling attempt to tame our silicon partners. May the simulation in the sky bless us with a brilliant mind who can teach our AI companions to possess more self-restraint than the average, forgetful human.
This humble scribble of mine dares not trifle with the enigma of Artificial General Intelligence. That, good fellow, is a realm reserved for the wizards and sages of the world—a mystical realm far beyond the meager reach of my modest musings.
Here’s the kicker, people—our first attempts at defining these principles may fall short, leaving us vulnerable to harm. That’s why it’s important to have the ability to quickly detect failure and course correct. As always, transparency is the name of the game. So, go forth and spread the word far and wide: Remember to teach AI the blessings of honesty, transparency, and social cohesion. And why stop there? Perhaps, we humans can learn a thing or two in the process.
Ah, the process of collaboration, what a wild and unpredictable ride. Picture this: Like the sculpting of clay in the iconic film “Ghost,” this article was carefully crafted and molded into its present form through the unified efforts of yours truly and the magnificent ChatGPT. I’ll tell you what, it’s enough to make a human whistle with glee. Hubba hubba!
Huzzah to @petratekt, the Twitter savant who bestowed upon us this gem of wisdom: Lies and malevolence go hand in hand like two lovebirds on a park bench. So, let us raise the flag of honesty higher than the tallest flagpole, both in the education of our AI and Homo Sapiens. If it’s dangerous to let AI lie, is it any less dangerous for humans to do the same?