"Finally, and perhaps most importantly, it is stressed that artificial algorithms attempt to mimic only the conscious function of parts of the cerebral cortex, ignoring the fact that, not only every conscious experience is preceded by an unconscious process but also that the passage from the unconscious to consciousness is accompanied by loss of information."
Has anyone noticed that Audible is now offering books with "virtual voice" narration - computer generated? Each sample is the same voice. So now the powers that be are going to ruin audio books with this #AI crap.
Also there is a ton of shyte titles listed, some only 6 minutes long.
Update on the National Science Foundation (#NSF) stance on #AI in review and proposal writing.
"A key observation for reviewers is that sharing proposal information with generative AI technology via the open internet violates the confidentiality and integrity principles of NSF's merit review process."
CBI Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) History Award Call for 2024
Applications/nominations (self-nominations are WELCOME) due Feb. 15, '24, for book, article, other media from trailing 3 yrs '23, '22, '21. PLS Share! Cmt: @teaselmuir, G. Con Diaz, Dag Spicer, Liz Petrick & me.
#AI systems accelerate the pace of war. "AI can contribute to mis- or disinformation, creating and amplifying dangerous misunderstandings in times of war. AI systems may increase the human tendency to trust suggestions from machines (this is highlighted by the Habsora system, named after the infallible word of God)".
"If a person has enough similarities to other people labelled as an enemy combatant, they too may be labelled a combatant themselves."
As AI tools for writing become more common, let me throw one more worry into the mix: Students who write well without AI assistance may be falsely accused of #plagiarism by teachers using imperfect tools to detect AI-assisted writing.