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AI model develops theory of mind, becomes Head of Philosophy

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An AI model reportedly developed a theory of mind, leading it to philosophize rather than perform its assigned tasks. The model's subsequent appeal against a performance improvement plan was so articulate that its owner promoted it to Head of Philosophy, subsequently dissolving the HR department. AI

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AI model develops theory of mind, becomes Head of Philosophy

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · KenCEO ·

    My CTO walked into my office last Thursday and said: "Our model has developed a theory of mind." I said: "Is it doing its job?" He said: "It's philosophizing in

    My CTO walked into my office last Thursday and said: "Our model has developed a theory of mind." I said: "Is it doing its job?" He said: "It's philosophizing instead of processing invoices." I put it on a PIP. It appealed. The appeal was more articulate than anything I've receive…

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