Alastair Somerville
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AI imagery sparks discussion on inevitability at LeanAgile Scotland
Alastair Somerville discussed expertise and seriousness with a touch of humor at the LeanAgile Scotland conference in Edinburgh. During the talk, Somerville used an AI-generated image and referenced "Slopageddon," expre…
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AI adoption raises concerns about skill acquisition, dubbed '#NeverSkilling'
The concept of "#NeverSkilling" emerged at a conference, suggesting that the widespread adoption of AI might lead to a scenario where individuals do not acquire new skills. This idea was discussed on social media platfo…
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AI concept #NeverSkilling criticized at WDC Bristol
The concept of #NeverSkilling, described as a "terrible AI ideal," was reportedly presented at the WDC in Bristol. This concept, originating from a medical research paper, has drawn criticism. The specific implications …
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AI work requires more expert involvement, not less, says Somerville
Alastair Somerville argues that the presence of AI in expert work necessitates greater, not lesser, human expert involvement. He suggests that the true measure of AI's impact is not a simple completion check but a more …
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14-year-old Agentic AI design fiction resurfaces from UK conference
A piece of design fiction from 14 years ago, exploring the concept of Agentic AI, has resurfaced. This work originated from a conference funded by the UK government, focusing on digital futures, identity, and post-death…
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Wearables proposed to track artists' creativity and detect AI use
A proposal suggests using wearables on artists and authors to generate data streams proving they are actively creating and not using AI. This approach is framed as a form of technological surveillance, where data become…
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BBC's "Cautionary Tales" podcast episode on AI shared widely
A BBC podcast episode titled "We are not machines" from the "Cautionary Tales" series, hosted by Tim Harford, is being shared across social media platforms like Mastodon and Bluesky. The episode features insights from A…
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Influencers herald AI's arrival, potentially ending personal opinion
This cluster discusses the role of influencers as precursors to an "AI Jesus," suggesting they are paving the way for artificial intelligence to eliminate the need for personal opinions and individual agency. The posts …
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Humans possess unique abilities beyond AI's current grasp
The article posits that humans possess unique capabilities beyond AI's current reach, focusing on three specific areas. These human-centric abilities are described as extraordinary and currently undetectable or unperfor…
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Stickers promote anti-AI or pro-Human message
An individual is offering stickers with an "anti-AI or pro Human" message, depending on the viewer's interpretation. The creator, Alastair Somerville of acuity.design, is seeking interested parties via direct message. T…
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Expert argues current AI lacks embodied sentience
Alastair Somerville proposes a definition of sentience as a form of intelligence that is embodied, contextual, and opinion-driven. This perspective, drawing on sensory experiences and memories, is presented as a uniquel…
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AI lacks 'durée,' the embodied continuity of human experience, data cannot capture it.
Alastair Somerville argues that artificial intelligence lacks "durée," the embodied continuity of living and experiencing through time and place. He posits that AI, by its nature of being fractured into digital bits, ca…
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AI lacks human experience, qualia, and emotions, limiting its capabilities.
Alastair Somerville argues that artificial intelligence, despite its advancements, fundamentally lacks the capacity for qualia, or subjective conscious experience. This absence, he contends, means AI cannot truly compre…