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[-] dinckelman@lemmy.world 87 points 1 year ago

I wish that even one of them invested into something that would actually help the society instead

[-] RememberTheApollo@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago

Their society is the shareholders.

[-] tungah@lemmy.world 35 points 1 year ago

I could be totally wrong, but these kinds of billionaire class investments sound to me like a big money laundering scheme.

Just like "art" investment.

[-] slaacaa@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Some of them are, lot of con artists are just scamming investors (e.g. WeWork). But ppl like Altman actually beleive they are changing the world for the better, why they also have the skills and the funds to do so - I think that is scarier

[-] cmbabul@lemmy.world 30 points 1 year ago

I swear to god how are all these tech billionaires that grew up as nerds not seeing what they are doing

[-] just_another_person@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

They know exactly what they are doing. They are all desperate to be in charge of our new AI powered overlords.

AI doesn't benefit anyone on this planet whatsoever except wealthy people at the end of the day. It only serves to oppress the majority of the populace otherwise, one way or another.

[-] cmbabul@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

The way it currently exists 100%, if the goal for using AI wasn’t profit above all it could be extremely useful for common humans. It probably never will be that but it could potentially be

[-] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago

Agree these aren't the people I want doing this, but are you saying we should tuck heads in sand and just not build robots?

[-] Yawweee877h444@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago

Agree with your comment. It seems most people are conservative about stuff like this due to fear.

I personally want the AI and the cool robot stuff, without hesitation. Our problem (imo) is our current corrupt, exploitative capitalist system. We need regulation that protects the entire populace, not just the billionaire and corporate leadership class. All these advancements should absolutely be explored, but for the benefit of all, and protections for everyone.

How we fix this though, I'm cynical. Which is why I respect people who are mostly afraid of the possible negative consequences.

[-] coolmojo@lemmy.world 9 points 1 year ago

I want Rosie the robot from the Jetsons, who vacuums and does the ironing. Instead we will probably get the RoboCop and the Terminator.

[-] bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

I'm sensing that were more likely to see robot cops (like from Elysium) than we are to see Rosie

[-] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I think robot cops will be superior to human cops despite the movies. Some objectivity would be nice for a change.

[-] bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'd imagine they'd be all objective and not emotional, just depends on their programming and who programs them

[-] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Self defense is off the table, they never shoot first, code would need to be available to tax payer review.

[-] cmbabul@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

No, but there definitely should be a billion safeguards on it, and they should in no way be under the direct control of those already in positions of power

[-] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Hard to build that many safeguards on something so new, safeguards need to develop with it. We've got asimov etc of course but thats not "billions"

[-] Kushia@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

They want to actually do it and be the one to do so.

I don’t get why everyone’s always trying to build humanoids. It doesn’t need to have a human head and operating feet to be a good sex partner.

[-] andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

Sci-fi robots are still teasing the minds of many. Like hoverboards. And Mars colonization. Although many of them are pretty unpragmatic and consist of more problems that they'd solve.

[-] bbkpr@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Because they want to replace the complexities and pitfalls of human relationships with something compliant that they can fuck without it asking for anything in return.

[-] SorteKanin@feddit.dk 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I know we're probably far from that but damn I I just want a robot to do the dishes. That would honestly be valuable and I'd be willing to pay a lot for it.

Problem is this robot will probably be on some subscription and soon with ads.

"Hey Robot please do the dishes"

"Sure - but have you considered that you'd get cleaner dishes if you bought this detergent?"

If I could buy it once and own it though, that'd be great.

[-] toofpic@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago

You know of the existence of dishwashers, right?

[-] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 20 points 1 year ago

I want a robot to fill and empty the dishwasher.

[-] Overzeetop@sopuli.xyz 16 points 1 year ago

Exactly. Not that I don’t appreciate the automation we have, but this is one of the domestic “last mile” problems - along with proper dusting and loading and folding laundry - that need to be solved.

[-] toofpic@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Aaah, ok, makes perfect sense!

[-] HootinNHollerin@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

They need to rewatch terminator

[-] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Finally A sex robot that can do all the crazy shit I want and clean itself up after seems a way better use of money than chat bots

[-] ares35@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

don't forget to carry your No. 3 Robertson head non-slip screwdriver.

[-] Ilgaz@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

I hate to give car example however do you see "legs" on cars/bicycles? Just imagine a running car.

I would say they secretly want to replace infantry however nationalist humans are cheaper to produce.

[-] voluble@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I'm glad to hear this and hopefully it fulfills my fantasy of having sex with Clippy.

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