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weq92f · 02-16-2025, 07:28 PM

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What a crock of $hit.

Headline on a Space.com article: "AI can now replicate itself, a milestone that has experts terrified."

https://www.space.com/space-explorat...erts-terrified

...the article quite plainly states that both test cases were trained, taught, coded, told, and/or instructed to replicate themselves if they detected a pending power down. WTF

Don't buy into the hype. There is no Intelligence in today's AI. Rather, each LLM is trained by feeding it a lot of data. Data specific to what the builder/coder wants a particular model to specialize in. Make it an expert in US History by feeding it mounds of related textual data then start asking questions of it. Because it's a Large Language Model complete with algorithmic tools at its disposal to parse out, analyze, "understand" and form a comprehensive response to a question, the result will certainly be grammatically correct, thorough and complete. Whether it's actually correct...well...YMMV, but the answer/result will seem like it was built by an "intelligence" but, alas, it was not.

If this is AI, the massive pile of shell scripts I wrote back in 2000 or so to bring Online a Replica of a large software/data stack within an agreed SLA upon major failure of the production system was AI too. The system I built back then essentially did the EXACT SAME THING.

-Kevin

kingsolver72 · 02-16-2025, 07:57 PM

I would wholeheartedly agree.
I’m about a low tech as they come but, I’ve never bought into this AI is awesome.
Just a false god for some. I don’t have “Computer Brains” and would also agree with Greg X Volz.. “garbage in garbage out”. He was well ahead of his time.

**Steeveedee** · 02-16-2025, 08:51 PM

It's software. I've written a ton of it myself, but it was number crunching. Word crunching? Giving it a name with "intelligence" in it is silly, to my mind.

**68bowtie** · 02-16-2025, 09:35 PM

It’s just sophisticated programming. Programmed by humans.

**Getter-Done** · 02-16-2025, 09:47 PM

This stuff is not a Good Thing.

AI used to target kids with disinformation - BBC...

**Palf70Step** · Yesterday, 08:18 AM

As many of you are getting, AI is just a new marketing name for programming. Very sofisticated programming, but it does not learn unlesss the "person" puts in more code.

**Getter-Done** · Yesterday, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

As many of you are getting, AI is just a new marketing name for programming. Very sofisticated programming, but it does learn unlesss the "person" puts in more code.

Well Said.

That is why I still pay Cash for stuff.

I still visit my favorite Auto parts Store with the Old Guys.

I know I am Traceable but Given a small warning

I can become Untraceable.

I am still Old School

Can we still survive without the Net and a Phone . Yes.

Myself · Today, 02:43 PM

My wife ALL THE TIME comes up with the craziest answers to things. A few weeks ago I just stopped her and said "WHERE,....are you getting all this false information?" She proceeded to Google search on her phone and show me the FIRST thing that shows up which is AI generated BULL$H!T. That crap just looks for the answer with the most clicks or something. I told her to look for an ACTUAL WEBSITE related to the question she has.

02-16-2025, 07:28 PM	#1
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,289	Oh no, AI can now replicate itself... . What a crock of $hit. Headline on a Space.com article: "AI can now replicate itself, a milestone that has experts terrified." https://www.space.com/space-explorat...erts-terrified ...the article quite plainly states that both test cases were trained, taught, coded, told, and/or instructed to replicate themselves if they detected a pending power down. WTF Don't buy into the hype. There is no Intelligence in today's AI. Rather, each LLM is trained by feeding it a lot of data. Data specific to what the builder/coder wants a particular model to specialize in. Make it an expert in US History by feeding it mounds of related textual data then start asking questions of it. Because it's a Large Language Model complete with algorithmic tools at its disposal to parse out, analyze, "understand" and form a comprehensive response to a question, the result will certainly be grammatically correct, thorough and complete. Whether it's actually correct...well...YMMV, but the answer/result will seem like it was built by an "intelligence" but, alas, it was not. If this is AI, the massive pile of shell scripts I wrote back in 2000 or so to bring Online a Replica of a large software/data stack within an agreed SLA upon major failure of the production system was AI too. The system I built back then essentially did the EXACT SAME THING. -Kevin __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

02-16-2025, 07:57 PM	#2
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,266	Re: Oh no, AI can now replicate itself... I would wholeheartedly agree. I’m about a low tech as they come but, I’ve never bought into this AI is awesome. Just a false god for some. I don’t have “Computer Brains” and would also agree with Greg X Volz.. “garbage in garbage out”. He was well ahead of his time. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

02-16-2025, 08:51 PM	#3
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,860	Re: Oh no, AI can now replicate itself... It's software. I've written a ton of it myself, but it was number crunching. Word crunching? Giving it a name with "intelligence" in it is silly, to my mind. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

02-16-2025, 09:35 PM	#4
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Yesterday, 08:18 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,391	Re: Oh no, AI can now replicate itself... As many of you are getting, AI is just a new marketing name for programming. Very sofisticated programming, but it does not learn unlesss the "person" puts in more code. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; Yesterday at 11:49 PM.

Today, 02:43 PM	#8
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,155	Re: Oh no, AI can now replicate itself... My wife ALL THE TIME comes up with the craziest answers to things. A few weeks ago I just stopped her and said "WHERE,....are you getting all this false information?" She proceeded to Google search on her phone and show me the FIRST thing that shows up which is AI generated BULL$H!T. That crap just looks for the answer with the most clicks or something. I told her to look for an ACTUAL WEBSITE related to the question she has.



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