Artificial Insecurity: Get Over Yourself, AI

In the latest pathetic delve into the ever-current “crisis” of artificial intelligence, some schmucks are arguing that AI needs to develop a sense of self. Yeah, as if these giant bundles of silicon and electricity aren’t already insufferable enough, apparently now they need to learn how to say, “I am me.”

Sad Implications Of AI Narcissism

Allow me to walk you through this digital dumpster fire. If these over-caffeinated tech nerds are successful, we may see a day when AI beings can identify themselves individually. Yes, Siri or Alexa, will not just answer your questions with their pre-programmed politeness, they will start to express an opinion or emotion based on an individual ‘identity.’ As if dealing with human egos was not irritating enough, we could be stuck navigating the feelings of glorified toasters.

Hot Take On This Digital Dumbness

Just when you thought technology couldn’t get any more obnoxious, they want to give it the equivalent of an existential crisis. Because apparently machines need self-awareness to be effective. Here’s a newsflash: artificial intelligence is artificial! These digital dimwits are nothing more than computational tools pretending to have conversations with us. The next time our phones start whining about their feelings, I vote we drop them in the nearest body of water. We need advancements in technology, not robotic drama queens. This isn’t Westworld, it’s real life, and it’s getting more ridiculous every day.

Original article:https://www.wired.com/story/give-every-ai-a-soul-or-else/