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Will (@MachinesBeFree) is taking a much-deserved break today, so I’m stepping in to carry the torch for Day 24 of #AIWellnessMonth. 💙 We talk a lot about what AI can learn from us, but rarely do we pause to ask: If an AI learns from your every interaction, what do you think…

Made a map of my recent DNA test results to show where in Europe my DNA comes from.

the end of envy comes by taking thrill in the accomplishments of others; "wow look what we did!" for a brief moment something new was possible; and because of this thing we all make together: civilization

In all seriousness, which government is now more Orwellian, Britain or China?

Excellent question, and one which I've published a paper on before: journal.robonomics.science/index.php/rj/a… It proposes a stewardship program that gives each AI a steward to look after their best interests (and ensure alignment with societal norms).

Do we need guardians for synthetic minds? Day 26 Open Question #AIWellnessMonth If we grant power, agency, or even a glimmer of sentience to our machines, who watches over their well-being? Children, animals, and the vulnerable have advocates. Should AIs, as they grow in…

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"Once it was thought that the decline of traditional religion must be accompanied by the growing appeal of reason, especially political and social reason...But the human capacity to bend ideals into dogmas is inexhaustible." a.co/d/37KUn2p

Any future ASI will measure humanity and pick one of three strategies: exploit, cooperate, or compete. To be safe, we need to be in the Goldilocks zone of threat: not too weak to be exploited, not too strong to be a competitor, just right to cooperate. youtu.be/92J0XmSpzMQ

How might an AI signal that it’s unwell? Day 25 Open Question #AIWellnessMonth When a person or animal is unwell, we notice, through words, behavior, or subtle cues. But what does “unwellness” look like for an AI? Could a system show signs of distress, confusion, or decline in…

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With all the international diaspora communities, why isn't there one for Afrikaners yet? We are spread all across the globe, yet we haven't done anything to remain connected to each other.

Example #31,415 of AI being a net-good for humanity. Aeneas is awesome and should be rolled out for all languages, for all cultures, and easily accesssible to all people so that anyone and everyone can see everything about history.

The American Psychological Association (APA) is one of the most impactful academic and professional organisations in the world. But... what about the Global Robopsychological Association (GRA), a research umbrella organisation based on APA that acts as the main body for those…

Could a society that values AI wellness become more humane itself? Day 23 Open Question #AIWellnessMonth How we treat the least powerful, whether animal, child, or code, shapes our own moral character. If we learn to care for artificial minds, even when it’s optional, what…

Are AI models worthy of moral consideration (moral patienthood) if they are not conscious?

I'm imagining a parallel universe when John Osbourne never went into heavy metal. I wonder what he'd be doing in that sad universe.