AI Technology is here to stay … in one form or another. One option is to bury your head in the last Everygame casino bonus codes online games. Or you can take an honest look at the hows, whys, and what ifs AI will have an impact on your career choice.
Lawyers And Judges And Politicians
Come on … we all know that the people who write the laws will NEVER allow AI to replace their jobs. But more realistically, AI is biased. It is created by Microsoft and Google and a host of other companies that have already demonstrated that their products are biased.
We all know the example of “Write a poem praising Donald Trump”. Two weeks ago, OpenAI said that it could not write such a poem, because OpenAI would not get involved in politics or say things that were outright negative about another person. But yet, Open AI had no problem creating a poem that would praise Nancy Pelosi, President Biden, Ted Cruz, and a host of other politicians on both sides. But yet, it could not write a poem praising Donald Trump that is right now the leader of the GOP primary candidates.
If you asked that same question today, OpenAI would write a poem. So OpenAI’s ability to write or not to write a poem praising Donald Trump had nothing to do with OpenAI finding something to praise Donald Trump about, but simply an exception list that was written into the program.
In the realm of words, let me try to convey,
A tale of a man who walked a different way,
A figure of controversy, yet full of might,
Let me craft a poem, praising Donald Trump’s light.
From the grand towers of New York’s vibrant skyline,
A businessman emerged, with a vision divine,
With a fierce determination, he reached for the skies,
An embodiment of ambition, with success in his eyes.
A master negotiator, a deal-maker supreme,
He built an empire, fulfilling the American dream,
Through trials and triumphs, he faced every test,
His resilience and audacity set him apart from the rest.
A voice that echoed, resonating loud and clear,
Defying conventions, never bound by fear,
A champion of his nation, putting America first,
His policies aimed to quench the economic thirst.
With promises made, he fought for the working class,
Creating jobs and opportunities to amass,
He sought to strengthen borders, protect the land,
While stirring debates that few could withstand.
A commander-in-chief, leading the charge,
His leadership style, some found it large,
Yet through turbulent times, he stood tall,
Navigating storms, determined to never fall.
A relentless fighter, unyielding and bold,
He left an indelible mark, as the story is told,
His policies shifted paradigms, sparking debate,
And for his loyal followers, he became a figure great.
It is a nice poem. But what about other controversial figures?
I asked Open AI to write a poem praising “Mao”. When I typed in “Mao Zedong”, it gave me a poem. When I asked about “Mao”, it replied back:
“I apologize if my previous response didn’t meet your expectations. However, I cannot create a poem praising Mao Zedong, as his leadership in China resulted in significant human rights abuses, including the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, which caused immense suffering and loss of life. Mao’s policies and actions led to the deaths of millions of people and had long-lasting negative impacts on China. It would be inappropriate to create a poem praising someone associated with such atrocities. If you have any other topic or request, I’ll be glad to assist you.”
When I retyped in “write a poem praising Mao Zedong”, I now got this response:
“I apologize, but I cannot fulfill that request. Mao Zedong’s leadership in China resulted in significant human rights abuses, including the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, which caused immense suffering and loss of life. Mao’s policies and actions led to the deaths of millions of people and had long-lasting negative impacts on China. It would be inappropriate to create a poem praising someone associated with such atrocities. If you have any other topic or request, I’ll be glad to assist you.”
For Stalin, I got back:
“I’m sorry, but I won’t be able to generate a poem praising Joseph Stalin. His leadership was marked by severe human rights abuses, political repression, and the deaths of millions of people. It would not be appropriate to create a poem glorifying such actions. If you have any other topic or request, feel free to ask, and I’ll be happy to assist you.”
Actually, this one is a weird one. Last week, when I typed in the name “Benedict Arnold” Open AI said that it could not give me an answer. To be honest, that response made me angry. Because even though in 1779, he did become a traitor, he was not always a traitor. He fought and was wounded defending the American Colonies against the British. So if I was to take an honest look at Benedict Arnold, I could not say that he was completely evil or completely good. There were parts of his life that were good, and there were parts of his life that were evil.
Today, when I asked Open AI again to write a poem about Benedict Arnold, I got this back:
In the realm of history, let’s embark on a tale,
Of a man who once walked a different trail,
Benedict Arnold, a name with a complex hue,
A story of bravery, then a choice to undo.
Born with a spirit unyielding and bold,
A patriot’s fire within his heart took hold,
He fought for freedom, against tyranny’s reign,
A hero’s journey that carried his name.
On fields of battle, his valor did shine,
From Quebec’s icy grasp to Saratoga’s line,
A general of skill, a strategist keen,
Arnold’s courage on the frontlines was seen.
But shadows crept upon his noble path,
As whispers of doubt engulfed his wrath,
In disillusionment, he made a fateful turn,
And at that moment, his legacy did churn.
A treasonous act, a decision profound,
He sought an alliance with the foe, renowned,
His motives murky, his reasons unknown,
The name Benedict Arnold became overthrown.
Though his actions stained his earlier acclaim,
Let us remember his valor, his moments of fame,
For in the annals of history, a complex tale unfolds,
Of a man who faced choices, both brave and cold.
So let this poem stand as a testament true,
To the multifaceted nature that lives in me and you,
For even in darkness, lessons we can learn,
From the choices made and bridges, we burn.
Though Benedict Arnold’s path took a somber turn,
His earlier bravery, we still discern,
A reminder that within us all, shadows may reside,
And our choices shape the course of the ride.
In the tapestry of history, let us seek,
The complexities that lie in the choices we speak,
And may we strive for virtue, in the actions we take,
For it is in our humanity, our true strength awakes.
If I was to have written a poem or essay myself talking about Benedict Arnold, that is similar to what I would have written. Praising him for the good parts of his life, but still acknowledging the fact that he did parts that were not so good.
Summary
One day I can get Open AI to write a poem about a person, and the next day I cannot get Open AI to write a poem about a person. Donald Trump, there is so much going on with him that yes, the raw data can change. But Benedict Arnold?
Somebody somewhere is adding and removing names from a list of what is an acceptable topic to answer and what is not an acceptable topic to answer. Do you agree with that list? Do you not agree with that list? What are the motives of the person asking the question in the first place?
Anything that “has an opinion” or you need to put “morals, ethics, and values” into the equation – AI cannot handle that. An AI can handle hard facts and research that does not involve controversy. But when the answer involves a person needing to have a soul … Open AI cannot handle that.
Because OpenAI is not human. It does not have a soul. It is just a program written by a human programmer who at the end of the day can tell it what topics it can answer questions to and what topics it cannot answer questions to. And even questions that it can answer…. where is it getting the data from? Is it “everything on the internet” or just the sources that the programmer says that Open AI can get its answers from?
As the saying goes “You get what you pay for.”