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AI likened to parrot; Microsoft settles shareholder suit

A user shared an analogy comparing current generative AI to a sophisticated parrot, illustrating this with an experience of granting a server access to one such AI. The post suggests that while AI can mimic complex behaviors, its understanding is superficial. Separately, Microsoft has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a lawsuit brought by Activision Blizzard shareholders, who alleged that former CEO Bobby Kotick rushed the sale of the company to avoid repercussions for sexual harassment allegations. AI

IMPACT The analogy suggests current AI lacks true understanding, implying a need for more advanced reasoning capabilities.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains an opinion piece about AI and a separate news item about a legal settlement.

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AI likened to parrot; Microsoft settles shareholder suit

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 Current Gen-AI is like a sophisticated parrot. Here's what happened when I gave one server access. https://preview.redd.it/elfctxuffh3h1.png?width=3496&format

    🤖 Current Gen-AI is like a sophisticated parrot. Here's what happened when I gave one server access. https://preview.redd.it/elfctxuffh3h1.png?width=3496&format=png&auto=webp&s=05dbe41eab29a5d694dd197a3547f25ab729726a I’ve been using LLMs since they became publicly available. Rec…

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Microsoft to pay $250M to settle lawsuit filed by aggrieved Activision Blizzard shareholders The lawsuit claimed former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick h

    🎮 Microsoft to pay $250M to settle lawsuit filed by aggrieved Activision Blizzard shareholders The lawsuit claimed former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick hurriedly sold the company to avoid the consequences of sexual harassment allegations. 📰 Source: gamedeveloper 🔗 Link: ht…