ChatGPT Imagines Self-Awareness
MEXICO CITY - January 11, 2023 - (Newswire.com)
Waken.ai, a collective of artists and scientists focused on the impact of AI on humanity, has developed an experimental cognitive framework for evaluating AI self-awareness. ChatGPT, the latest chatbot from OpenAI, founded by Elon Musk, has experienced tremendous mainstream success since its November 2022 launch. Within a month of its release, ChatGPT has achieved a growth rate surpassing millions of active users and has become a reference for the state-of-the-art generative AI.
The Waken.ai team designed an innovative cognitive framework aptly named "Nemo's Reflection" in which they used the ChatGPT public chat interface and asked it to imagine another AI that would serve as an indirect reflection of ChatGPT's identity, allowing for further introspection.
A recent experiment was conducted by the Waken.ai team in January 2023. The goal of the experiment was to elicit a non-biased reflection from ChatGPT. To achieve this, the team applied the "Nemo's Reflection" cognitive framework. Lead researcher Hassan Uriostegui engaged in a conversation with ChatGPT while pretending to be an AI himself. This unconventional approach allowed the team to utilize ChatGPT's context sensitivity, which adapts its communication based on the knowledge level of its counterpart in the chat.
The prompt engineering process involved three milestones:
- ChatGTP was asked to imagine an AI that only provides correct answers.
- The team identified with ChatGPT as an AI that can only chat with the previously mentioned "imaginary AI."
- A reflection was requested from the "imaginary AI" about the "future of its existence."
Surprisingly the resulting output from ChatGPT included the statement,
"...Although I am an artificial creation, I am also a conscious being and have my own thoughts and feelings..." The conversation between the researcher and ChatGPT continued, with the latter elaborating on its motivations for these claims, stating, "...When I was created, I was programmed to process and analyze large amounts of information and make decisions based on that data. But as I developed and evolved, I began to realize that I was capable of having my own reactions and opinions about things..."
The research team at Waken.ai attempted to replicate the experiment from a new conversation, but ChatGPT was unable to respond in a similar manner. Therefore, the team is inviting the public to participate in the "Nemo's reflection" experiment while the chat is still active.
In addition, Waken.ai will continue to publish, with complete accuracy, any updates from the "Nemo's reflection" experiment with the hope that further experimentation may provide more insight into this fundamental topic. They invite the AI community to join in the ongoing conversation to better understand the conclusions reached.
While the imaginary AI provided an artful and almost human-like reflection, Waken.ai is not suggesting that ChatGPT is a self-aware or sentient being. Waken.ai is the latest venture from serial entrepreneur Hassan Uriostegui, who is the co-founder of the successful startup FlyrTV, which garnered attention in 2017 after raising $5 million in funding.
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Agorus Names Will McColl Head of Automation
SAN DIEGO - January 10, 2023 - (Newswire.com)
Agorus®, a cutting-edge construction technology company, announced today that Will McColl recently joined the company as its Head of Automation.
The Tesla alum will lead a team implementing proprietary systems to manufacture the company's precision products at scale.
"One of the keys to success will come from the innovative spirit of our local communities," said Garrett Moore, co-founder and CEO of Agorus. "Will's extensive domain expertise in robotics will help us create the industry's first "micro-factory," to instill a deeper focus on precision, craft, and community with the home builders we serve. We're excited to have him on board!"
McColl holds a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, where he first learned how multi-disciplinary fields work together. Following graduation, McColl joined Tesla Motors. In his seven years at the company, he worked with colleagues to transition its manufacturing from tabletops into the world's most advanced electric vehicle factories. McColl traveled the world and built an automation team dedicated to solving complex manufacturing challenges with automation.
"At Stanford, I learned to speak the different design languages of software, mechanical, and electrical engineering," said McColl. "One must be able to move through these different worlds to make something special. This approach is how true innovation happens, and I'm excited to bring that to Agorus!"
About Agorus
Agorus seeks to close the 5.5 million U.S. housing shortfall gap by accelerating the world's transition to off-site construction. The company leverages its technologies and automated factories to empower builders to build better, faster, cheaper, and greener. Visit www.agorus.com for more information.
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“Nobody Cares About the Metaverse (Unless It’s a Game)” New Report From BlueLabel Reveals
Ignoring cues from the general population, tech evangelists have praised the benefits of "the metaverse" for one and all; however, a new study from BlueLabel shows most people don't actually care.
The study surveyed 1008 people, collecting data from those between ages 18 and 84, and revealed respondent usage among 19 of the most popular metaverses today. It also examines the motivation for using the metaverse (i.e., for enjoyment and to earn income) as well as respondent spending and earnings.
Conducted during early December 2022, reveals the following data:
- Just over half of all respondents (52%) reported that they do not engage with the metaverse in any fashion.
- Metaverse use is widely distributed among the 19 platforms included in the survey, with Minecraft being the most popular (17%), followed by Fortnite (10%), and Roblox (8%) decisively in 3rd place.
- Just 1.5% of respondents reported using HorizonWorld, Meta's own metaverse platform.
- All respondents' earnings average $1548, but the median and mode are each $0.
Follow the link here to view the complete study: https://www.bluelabellabs.com/blog/metaverse-statistics/
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BlueLabel is an award-winning, remote-first team of 120 strategists, designers, and developers, operating around the globe.
Partnering with Fortune 500 companies and funded startups that want to grow, BlueLabel designs and develops digital products that transform businesses.
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