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  1. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    I wonder if the people comparing the latest # ai wave to the birth of the internet were there when the BBSs opened up to a whole wide web of new connections. I

    The current AI wave is being compared to the dawn of the internet, but some observers believe the trajectory is different. Unlike the early internet which fostered decentralization and job creation, the current AI trend appears to be leading towards increased job losses and a more centralized technological landscape. AI

    IMPACT Raises questions about AI's societal impact, contrasting its potential for job displacement and centralization with the internet's historical role in decentralization.

  2. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — mastodon.social English(EN) ·

    Good and informative documentary about the decay of the internet. # internet # technology # media # ai # slop https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=8qVbE9DHkEk

    A documentary explores the decline of the internet, touching on themes of technology, media, and AI. The film highlights the degradation of online spaces and the impact of artificial intelligence on digital content. AI

    IMPACT Explores the societal impact of AI on digital content and online spaces.

  3. COMMENTARY · r/singularity English(EN) ·

    How is AI novelty different from the widespread use of internet in the 2000s

    A Reddit user questions the perceived novelty of AI's impact compared to the widespread adoption of the internet in the early 2000s. The user argues that previous technological shifts, like the internet's integration into education and work, already presented similar challenges and solutions for daily life adaptation. They suggest that the current bafflement surrounding AI might be overstated, given past experiences with transformative technologies. AI

    IMPACT Questions whether AI's impact is truly novel or a repeat of past technological integration challenges.

  4. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    Will AI lead to the death of the internet? //DW Documentary # AI https:// youtu.be/8qVbE9DHkEk?si=K_0t_N GbBlKSluEr

    A documentary explores the potential negative impacts of artificial intelligence on the internet's future. It questions whether AI advancements could fundamentally alter or even lead to the demise of the current internet landscape. The film delves into the societal and technological implications of AI's growing influence. AI

    Will AI lead to the death of the internet? //DW Documentary # AI https:// youtu.be/8qVbE9DHkEk?si=K_0t_N GbBlKSluEr

    IMPACT Explores potential negative societal and technological shifts driven by AI.

  5. COMMENTARY · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    The # internet was making us stupid long before # socialmedia and # AI . The information superhighway is looking increasingly like a net negative. Either that o

    The internet's impact on human intelligence predates social media and AI, with its current state potentially being a net negative. This perspective suggests that the vastness of online information may be detrimental to cognitive function, a concern that predates current technological advancements. AI

    IMPACT The article discusses AI in the context of broader internet trends, but its core is an opinion on information consumption.

  7. MEME · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) ·

    With the advent of the internet, we believed it would increase our collective intelligence. It ended up increasing our # collective # stupidity more. Now with ”

    The internet, initially hoped to boost collective intelligence, has instead amplified collective stupidity. The integration of AI is predicted to further accelerate this trend, enabling less competent leaders to appear more effective in their pursuits of power and greed. This shift is contrasted with a past where nuclear weapons were not used due to competent leadership, unlike the current situation where leaders might be tempted to use them. AI

    With the advent of the internet, we believed it would increase our collective intelligence. It ended up increasing our # collective # stupidity more. Now with ”

    IMPACT This perspective suggests AI could exacerbate societal issues rather than solve them, potentially influencing public perception and policy debates.

  8. COMMENTARY · LessWrong (AI tag) English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    If AI is normal technology, history is not reassuring.

    A LessWrong post argues that AI is fundamentally different from "normal" technologies like electricity or the internet, challenging the view presented by Narayanan and Kapoor. The author contends that AI's potential for superintelligence and its profound impact on human existence necessitate urgent governance and alignment efforts. Historical examples of major technological shifts, such as the agricultural and industrial revolutions, are cited to illustrate that while long-term benefits may exist, the immediate transition periods often involve significant harm and societal disruption. AI

    If AI is normal technology, history is not reassuring.

    IMPACT Challenges the framing of AI as a 'normal' technology, urging a re-evaluation of governance and alignment strategies.