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Author redefines AI as 'artificial smartness,' criticizes data practices

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The author argues that what is commonly referred to as "AI" is actually "artificial smartness" (AS), a combination of pattern matching and reproduction (intelligence) and a vast archive of non-consensually collected data (knowledge). This distinction implies that the anticipated "artificial superintelligence" (ASI) is more accurately described as "artificial super smartness" (ASS). The piece uses hashtags to express a critical stance against current AI development, highlighting concerns about labor theft and data collection practices. AI

IMPACT Challenges the definition of AI, suggesting current systems are based on pattern matching and data archives rather than true intelligence.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a social media post redefining AI terminology.

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Author redefines AI as 'artificial smartness,' criticizes data practices

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

    Smartness = intelligence * knowledge What people mistakenly or misleadingly (depending on whether they're paid for it) call "AI", is in fact a rudimentary form

    Smartness = intelligence * knowledge What people mistakenly or misleadingly (depending on whether they're paid for it) call "AI", is in fact a rudimentary form on pattern matching+reproduction (the inteligence part) and a highly compressed archive of non-consensually collected da…

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