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Fictional AI Deception Explored in "The Postman"

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The concept of "running an AI" is explored through the lens of David Brin's novel "The Postman," where characters deceive locals into believing they possess an AI to gain control. This fictional scenario serves as a cautionary tale about the potential for manipulation and false claims surrounding artificial intelligence. AI

RANK_REASON The item discusses a fictional concept related to AI without presenting new information or a significant industry event.

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Fictional AI Deception Explored in "The Postman"

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    In David Brin’s # ThePostman the people “running a # AI ” are actually just conning the locals that they have got one, in order to get the locals to provide the

    In David Brin’s # ThePostman the people “running a # AI ” are actually just conning the locals that they have got one, in order to get the locals to provide them with food and water …

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