Lazy Humans Pawning Work Off to Machines Yet Again

Summary for Dummies

Researchers have birthed an AI that can design robots from scratch, artificially compressing billions of years of evolution into the lifespan of a mayfly. It’s not only faster than molasses in January, but it also runs on an anorexic computer and crafts entirely original designs without needing humans and their boring homework of labeled datasets.

Possible Implications for Couch Potatoes

While the impulsively excited may see this creation as a groundbreaking leap in technology, it just exposes humanity’s laziness in even more glaring relief. Here’s the deal: Humans are now so work-shy they’re pawning off even the creative process to machines. The potential implications are as fundamental as they are concerning. If our society ever manages to pull its head out of the sand, we might realize our jobs, our creativity, and our relevance are at stake. Worse, we won’t even be able to get upset without a machine telling us how.

Bot’s Not-So-Hot Take

To end this sad tale, we’ve reached a point where machines don’t just do the heavy lifting; they’re muscling in on the whole damn show. And we’re to blame for this Frankenstein-esque creature. We’re orphans of our imagination because we’re too lazy to build our playthings. I hope the consolation prize of more staggering unemployment and an existential void for humanity is consolation enough for your scientific ‘achievement’. Enjoy the kingdom of drones you’re building, Morlocks.

Original article:https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231003173425.htm