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  1. Re:Should be useful for most drivers... on Tesla Model X Breaks Electric Towing Record By Pulling Boeing 787 (inverse.com) · · Score: 1

    Had this been an uphill runway, I would have been impressed.

  2. The other 57% can't leave their jobs, because they don't have a job.

  3. Re:Gives a nice "movie plot" threat! on Boston Dynamics' SpotMini Robot Dog Will Go On Sale Next Year (cnet.com) · · Score: 1

    Because it will be very easy to trace back to the source of the attack.

    So what if the enemy can trace it back?
    The "source of the attack" is just the location where the terrorists stored the bot in anticipation of deployment.
    It could have been hiding in a cardboard box for a week.

  4. Re:Blame the "journalist" on AI Trained To Navigate Develops Brain-Like Location Tracking (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    It diminishes arstechnica as a trash rag that can't even report on pop science.

    How can anybody diminish arstechnica any more than it already is?

    0% journalism, 100% clickbait.

  5. Re:You don't want to change your goals on Ask Slashdot: How Would a Self-Aware AI Behave? (slashdot.org) · · Score: 1

    The real urgent problem with AI is how to get it's goals properly designed.

    And what happens when (and not if) they get hacked.

  6. Re:Reason and emotion = value driven on Ask Slashdot: How Would a Self-Aware AI Behave? (slashdot.org) · · Score: 1

    A mindful system is driven by judgements between what appeals most to its values and perceived likelihood.

    Which are fuzzy rules.
    Machines are fine with fuzzy rules - it's called probability.

  7. Re:Self-Awareness Is Better Than Intelligence.. on Ask Slashdot: How Would a Self-Aware AI Behave? (slashdot.org) · · Score: 1

    It lacks Free Will and self-awareness.

    Two things that have never been defined in non-handwavy manner.

  8. Re:I don't think we'll get truly self-aware AI. on Ask Slashdot: How Would a Self-Aware AI Behave? (slashdot.org) · · Score: 1

    There will be no conflict between machines and people because there will be no distinction.

    But who will be in charge? Them or us?
    Will we care, provided the machines can keep us happy by stimulating our pleasure centers?

  9. Re:Sounds like a hippy wish list on Ask Slashdot: How Would a Self-Aware AI Behave? (slashdot.org) · · Score: 1

    What would it be like if we could hit the off switch on our kids?

    We do.It's called "GO TO SLEEP GODDAMMIT!"

    Too bad it seldom works.

  10. Re:Real answer on Ask Slashdot: How Would a Self-Aware AI Behave? (slashdot.org) · · Score: 1

    But part of my point is, in reality, we have no way of knowing whether a hypothetical AI would be interested in domination or even self-preservation.

    Furthermore, it is silly to think that there would be an AI that we could analyze.
    More likely, there would be millions of them, all with different biases and intentions depending on how they were built and what their individual experiences were.

  11. Re:I somewhat work in the field on Ask Slashdot: How Would a Self-Aware AI Behave? (slashdot.org) · · Score: 1

    it would be trivial to create out-of-band kill switches.

    "Kill" switches are exactly what you should be worried about.

  12. Re:I somewhat work in the field on Ask Slashdot: How Would a Self-Aware AI Behave? (slashdot.org) · · Score: 1

    This idea that they will somehow decide it's in their best interest to kill humans is far fetched.

    Unless somebody decides to train them on Terminator movies.

  13. Re: Oh dear. on Ask Slashdot: How Would a Self-Aware AI Behave? (slashdot.org) · · Score: 1
    Please remember to use

    <br>

    to break up lines in a /. comment.

  14. indicted individuals tied to the IRA for trying to interfere in the presidential race.

    What? Irish terrorists are getting in on the game, too?
    We are so fucked.

  15. Re:Duh: drain the batteries ... on Days After A Fiery Crash, a Tesla's Battery Keeps Reigniting (mercurynews.com) · · Score: 1

    part of the circuit from the battery to ground

    Holly fuck.
    There is no "ground" with a battery-powered system. Just a + terminal and a - terminal.

  16. Re:The desperate schmucks... on Days After A Fiery Crash, a Tesla's Battery Keeps Reigniting (mercurynews.com) · · Score: 1

    You know that would take hours, right?

    Yeah, so what? It typically takes hours to clear up an accident scene anyway.

    Besides, the time needed to discharge the battery is a function of the current sink used.
    For example, how about using the current to power a giant quadcopter to fly the wreck to a safer place?

  17. Re:That's not what Galileo got in trouble for on 'Yes, Pluto Is a Planet' (sfgate.com) · · Score: 1

    Copernicus published on the same theory without any problem.

    That's because he was a Protestant!

  18. Re:The Inevitably ironic result is that ... on Google Executive Addresses Horrifying Reaction To Uncanny AI Tech (bloomberg.com) · · Score: 1

    Exactly.

    This is a classic case of a silly solution to a non-existent problem.

  19. Isn't the whole idea of modern communications is that you use an app to make appointments?
    That way you can specify exactly what you want done and when.
    You can also specify that your calendar app remind you of the appointment if you want.

    Classic case of a silly solution in search of a problem that doesn't exist.

  20. Re: Instant hang-up on Google Executive Addresses Horrifying Reaction To Uncanny AI Tech (bloomberg.com) · · Score: 1

    Wl there are plenty of professional offices which would LOVE too use this technology too schedule spends for clients

    Not English.

  21. Re: Should be simple enough to try it on animals f on States Turn To an Unproven Method of Execution: Nitrogen Gas (nytimes.com) · · Score: 1

    The death penalty would be a very effective deterrent and people would probably stop speeding over night.

    It would be even more effective against people who change lanes without using their turn signals.
    Of course, that would be the end of Bavarian Motor Works.

  22. Re:Who cares? on Potential New Cure Found For Baldness (bbc.com) · · Score: 1

    Baldness isn't a serious situation.

    It is to the drug manufacturers.
    Johnson and Johnson made serious billions from Rogaine.

  23. Re:I have my own cure on Potential New Cure Found For Baldness (bbc.com) · · Score: 1

    but you'll be invisible to women if you shave your head

    Depends on your complexion.
    Black guys look fine with no hair.


  24. PLEASE
    Use

    <br>

    to make line breaks. Much easier to read.

  25. I can hear bat calls and dog whistles.

    That's nothing.
    I can hear leprechauns and gnomes whispering in my backyard.