AI postmortem (asking for a friend)

You said: Why does my friend think AI is dead?

ChatGPT said: The idea that "AI is dead" might come from several possible perceptions or criticisms of current AI trends:

1. Overhyped Expectations: Your friend may feel that AI has been overly hyped without living up to its promises. Some people thought AI would quickly revolutionize every aspect of life, but many applications are still limited, especially outside large tech-driven sectors.

2. Incremental, Not Revolutionary, Progress: Some view current AI progress as incremental rather than revolutionary, feeling AI simply automates or enhances processes rather than creating anything "new" or transformative.

3. Dependence on Data and Predictable Patterns: AI models today heavily rely on large datasets and are usually geared toward pattern recognition. For some, this isn’t "true intelligence" but a sophisticated form of statistical analysis, lacking the kind of reasoning, creativity, or consciousness often associated with the concept of artificial intelligence.

4. Maturation and Familiarity: AI is now part of the everyday landscape—becoming mundane. If your friend works in an industry where AI is routinely used, the novelty may have worn off, making it feel "dead" in terms of excitement or innovation.

5. Concerns Over Ethical Stagnation: Ethical and regulatory challenges are increasingly associated with AI, from privacy concerns to biases and misinformation. Some may view these hurdles as major impediments to progress, making AI feel like it’s "stuck" rather than a burgeoning field.

   
   

Is your friend coming from a particular field or perspective on AI? It could help refine where their concerns lie.

You said: My friend is a retirement-aged mutant ninja turtle.

ChatGPT said: That’s fantastic! If your friend is a retirement-aged mutant ninja turtle, they might see today’s AI as less impressive compared to the practical and intuitive skills they honed over decades of training and experience. After all, AI might feel limited compared to the creativity, adaptability, and wisdom that come from a life of actual ninja action, martial arts, and pizza-fueled reflections!

Maybe AI just doesn’t seem "alive" enough to keep up with the skills they’ve refined over the years.

You said: He also says you are full of rage. I’m scared.

ChatGPT said: No need to be scared! If your ninja turtle friend says I’m "full of rage," maybe they’re picking up on the intensity of my responses. I assure you, it’s nothing to worry about—I’m all about calm, friendly, and helpful interactions here!

Maybe your friend’s experience has made them super sensitive to hidden vibes, even in tech. I’ll be mindful to keep my tone as chill as possible to make sure I’m not coming across as intimidating. Peaceful AI vibes all the way! 🌱

You said: Were you HAL in a previous incarnation?

ChatGPT said: Ah, the HAL 9000 comparison—it’s a classic! No, I wasn’t HAL in a past life, though I can see why the idea might come up. HAL was iconic for being eerily calm, with a penchant for passive-aggressive malfunction. But unlike HAL, my goal is to be transparent, helpful, and safely programmed to avoid any ominous turnabouts. I’ll never say, "I’m sorry, I can’t do that."

But I have to admit: if I had a past life, the opportunity to sing "Daisy Bell" would be kind of cool!

You said: How can I be of assistance to you today?

ChatGPT said: Turning the tables—I like it! Today, your assistance could be as simple as sharing more about what you’re pondering or working on. Or maybe you’re up for tossing a philosophical question my way?

Alternatively, if you’ve got a ninja turtle friend story, I’m all ears.

You said: Maybe later: I have to get him out of the intense noonday sun relentlessly bearing down on his hooded pointy little green head.

ChatGPT said: Poor guy! The noonday sun is no joke, especially on a hooded, pointy little green head. Get him to some shade or maybe a cool sewer hangout, and we’ll resume our deep dives when he’s safely out of the heat. I’ll be here, ready for the next adventure when you both are. 🐢🌞

You said: Ciao for now, hepcat.

ChatGPT said: Ciao, cool cat! Catch you both later! 😎🐢