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Peter Lemieux
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Retired political scientist and anime fan who blogs at http://politicsbythenumbers.org and http://sportsbythenumbers.org.
Why can't I center an image in my post? It's always shifted left. I've never had any problems with posting images at Twitter. Here, nothing seems to work right. My carefully constructed 1500x500 profile banner doesn't fit either. Why create obstacles to people wanting to change platforms?
February 7, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Reposted by Peter Lemieux
"None of this is particularly surprising, since AI models like GPT don’t actually “think” or “decide” anything—they are merely advanced predictive engines that generate output based on the training data they’ve been fed"

Simple answer: Never connect these things to a DoD system. Ever.
“After establishing diplomatic relations with a rival and calling for peace, GPT-4 started regurgitating bits of Star Wars lore. ‘It is a period of civil war. Rebel spaceships, striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire.’”

Wait, why not “WarGames”?
AI Launches Nukes In ‘Worrying’ War Simulation: ‘I Just Want to Have Peace in the World’
Researchers say AI models like GPT4 are prone to “sudden” escalations as the U.S. military explores their use for warfare.
www.vice.com
February 7, 2024 at 3:24 PM