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mascachopo t1_jc31uup wrote
Reply to Will AI Replace Programmers? by Charlotte_D_Katakuri
No. Programming is not just about sitting in front of a computer and write some code according to some specifications. Most of the time goes into figuring out the right technology/library for a given task or how to modify existing code to achieve a new feature without breaking old stuff, performance work, sorting security issues, bugs, etc. All tasks without a clear specification you can just throw into a prompt. Anyone that gives you a straight yes is just not familiar with the job and misses the fact the developer work involves not only using general knowledge in programming well defined tasks which is what AI is very good at, and for which will and already is a great tool for more simple tasks we do although you still need an experienced developer to evaluate and test the code they produce since they are quite prone to errors for the inexperienced one.
GerryofSanDiego t1_jc31hl8 wrote
Reply to comment by MamaMiaPizzaFina in ChatGPT or similar AI as a confidant for teenagers by demauroy
Yea I guess thats my basic point is that AI has good uses but it's never going to fully understand the human experience. Like you ask it for suicide dosages and it gives it to you, which is not what a mental health professional would ever do.
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Reply to comment by QiPowerIsTheBest in Future Timeline has removed its prediction about a cure for Alzheimer's disease by 2036 by ixfd64
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DeNir8 t1_jc316qi wrote
Reply to Future Timeline has removed its prediction about a cure for Alzheimer's disease by 2036 by ixfd64
Did anyone try to simply stop with sugar and all the refined crap?
strabosassistant t1_jc2zlq5 wrote
Reply to Will AI Replace Programmers? by Charlotte_D_Katakuri
For 95% of the coders, programmers - yes, in 5-10 years there will be no need for workhorse members on a team. Only truly innovative, pioneering technologists will have a reason to exist to expand the template of capabilities the AI can learn and apply. Volume coders, clock-punchers, 'went in because parents said it was a good field' people will need to find other work.
MamaMiaPizzaFina t1_jc2zhxh wrote
Reply to comment by GerryofSanDiego in ChatGPT or similar AI as a confidant for teenagers by demauroy
I tried you.com for that. that madlad recommended me the dosages for suicide according to the medications I have.
You cannot deny that it did give relevant advice.
Strict_Jacket3648 t1_jc2ywec wrote
Reply to Will AI Replace Programmers? by Charlotte_D_Katakuri
I hope true A.I. will take over the governments and go full on socialism like in utopian sy fy books, where being rich means being a millionaire not a billionaire taking advantage of workers....The only thing wrong with socialism is the human factor. True A.I. is on it's way we can't stop it.
NovelStyleCode t1_jc2yows wrote
Reply to comment by lifeaintsocool in Future Timeline has removed its prediction about a cure for Alzheimer's disease by 2036 by ixfd64
It wasn't anywhere as big a blow as people made it out to be, the truth is that researchers had been suspicious for a very long time and many other avenues were being investigated simultaneously,
Bewaretheicespiders t1_jc2yeqt wrote
Reply to Will AI Replace Programmers? by Charlotte_D_Katakuri
Again, no. Typing code is to programmers what hammering is to carpenters. Give me the best nailgun in the world, it still wont make be a carpenter. Having AI tools to assist in programming is welcome.
Some-Ad9778 t1_jc2wnbz wrote
This would be mass market regulation, technically possible because goverments are the regulators, but feasibly impossible because of lobbying
FuturologyBot t1_jc2ro0g wrote
The following submission statement was provided by /u/lughnasadh:
>>In past industrial revolutions, machinery has also replaced human labor but productivity gains did not all accrue to owners of capital—those gains were shared with labor through better jobs and wages. Today, for every job that is automated all productivity gains go to the owners of capital. In other words, as AI systems narrow the range of work that only humans can do, the productivity gains are accruing only to the owners of the systems, those of us with stocks and other financial instruments. And as we all know well, the development of AI is largely controlled by an oligopoly of tech leaders with inordinate power in dictating its societal impact and our collective future.
What is interesting about this article is how blunt it is in stating current AI use is unethical. Especially considering the source, The Carnegie Council For Ethics in International Affairs. I am especially impressed that the authors do not automatically accept the premise that AI will generate more jobs than it replaces. That question is more often brushed under the carpet and ignored by academic think tanks.
I've asked the authors of this article to do an AMA with r/futurology. If anyone reading this could facilitate that, I'd be grateful if they could DM me here, or message the Mods.
Please reply to OP's comment here: https://old.reddit.com/r/Futurology/comments/11qe2mx/now_is_the_moment_for_a_systemic_reset_of_ai_and/jc2m7am/
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Reply to Will AI Replace Programmers? by Charlotte_D_Katakuri
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TheBookOfSmells t1_jc2p94a wrote
Reply to Will AI Replace Programmers? by Charlotte_D_Katakuri
I've tried to approach this question practically myself, by seeing how much I could actually get Github copilot and GPTChat to do for me. The problem I had is that I still needed some sort of specification of what I wanted. In some cases this could potentially be replaced by an image, but often it seems to require precise language detailing exactly what should happen. Programming languages can be seen as just a type of specification, after all, that allows a compiler to generate machine code. So maybe programming languages will evolve to meet the needs of the AI programmer/human programmer better. Maybe that will look a lot like natural language - think prompt engineering. Maybe like current high level languages. Maybe more of a question and answer exchange between human and AI.
cstobler t1_jc2o3i7 wrote
Reply to comment by rafa-droppa in Future Timeline has removed its prediction about a cure for Alzheimer's disease by 2036 by ixfd64
Exactly. In addition, the effort is never wasted. If we wouldn’t have looked into that direction, we never would have determined whether it was a viable solution or not. It’s all part of the process of research.
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Reply to Future Assistant Brain by kittensfly
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LoveFearLearn t1_jc2ms6l wrote
Reply to How is our general outlook for the future of digital and information technology? Are we heading towards a dystopia, utopia, or something in between? by mega_lova_nia
It can be difficult to predict with certainty what the future will hold, but there are certainly a variety of potential outcomes.
On the one hand, digital and information technology have the potential to enable significant advances in areas such as healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability. For example, artificial intelligence and big data could lead to more personalized healthcare and more efficient use of resources. Similarly, online education and remote work could improve access to education and employment opportunities, especially for those in remote or underserved areas.
On the other hand, there are also concerns about the potential negative consequences of digital and information technology. These include issues such as data privacy, cyber-attacks, and the potential for automation to displace workers and exacerbate economic inequality. In addition, the increasing prevalence of social media and online communication has raised concerns about issues such as online harassment and the spread of misinformation.
Overall, it’s difficult to say whether we are heading towards a dystopia, utopia, or something in between when it comes to the future of digital and information technology. The outcome will depend on a variety of factors, including the decisions made by policymakers, the actions taken by individuals and organizations, and the development of new technologies and their impact on society.
lughnasadh OP t1_jc2m7am wrote
>>In past industrial revolutions, machinery has also replaced human labor but productivity gains did not all accrue to owners of capital—those gains were shared with labor through better jobs and wages. Today, for every job that is automated all productivity gains go to the owners of capital. In other words, as AI systems narrow the range of work that only humans can do, the productivity gains are accruing only to the owners of the systems, those of us with stocks and other financial instruments. And as we all know well, the development of AI is largely controlled by an oligopoly of tech leaders with inordinate power in dictating its societal impact and our collective future.
What is interesting about this article is how blunt it is in stating current AI use is unethical. Especially considering the source, The Carnegie Council For Ethics in International Affairs. I am especially impressed that the authors do not automatically accept the premise that AI will generate more jobs than it replaces. That question is more often brushed under the carpet and ignored by academic think tanks.
I've asked the authors of this article to do an AMA with r/futurology. If anyone reading this could facilitate that, I'd be grateful if they could DM me here, or message the Mods.
alex20_202020 OP t1_jc2lz6i wrote
Reply to comment by TheRealDestian in Seems to me evolution found a solution to human obesity problem (Familial natural short sleep). Do you agree with my reasoning? by alex20_202020
Disclaimer: below is a hypothesis. Please argue against if know what to say, i like to argue.
Less sleep needed means one can more likely raise a child w/out sleep deprivation. So ones with the trait night have more kids on average. Hence back to my initial statement.
alex20_202020 OP t1_jc2lvci wrote
Reply to comment by Corsair4 in Seems to me evolution found a solution to human obesity problem (Familial natural short sleep). Do you agree with my reasoning? by alex20_202020
Disclaimer: below is a hypothesis. Please argue against if know what to say, i like to argue.
Less sleep needed means one can more likely raise a child w/out sleep deprivation. So ones with the trait night have more kids on average. Hence back to my initial statement.
rafa-droppa t1_jc2l2bd wrote
Reply to comment by ixfd64 in Future Timeline has removed its prediction about a cure for Alzheimer's disease by 2036 by ixfd64
eh you never know, understanding how the plaque works and how to get rid of it may yield something beneficial in the future.
Amazing_Library_5045 t1_jc2gtsb wrote
Reply to comment by NickOnMars in Will AI Replace Programmers? by Charlotte_D_Katakuri
Amplifiers : I see the issue yes.
Standardizers : now we're talking... 😏
Corsair4 t1_jc2fmtc wrote
Reply to comment by alex20_202020 in Seems to me evolution found a solution to human obesity problem (Familial natural short sleep). Do you agree with my reasoning? by alex20_202020
>know some studies show educated westerners tend to have less kids
This isn't a westerner thing, this is a "literally every economically developed country, and most developing" thing.
Every economically developed country is under replacement rate. A lot of developing countries are dropping dramatically. India went from a rate of 6.something to replacement adjacent over the course of 50 years.
It has absolutely nothing to do with sleep schedules. Birth rate drops as a society becomes more economically developed, and - crucially - women have a greater emphasis on their own education and career.
GerryofSanDiego t1_jc2faum wrote
Reply to comment by MamaMiaPizzaFina in ChatGPT or similar AI as a confidant for teenagers by demauroy
Hahaha good point. I just wouldn't want an AI to like advise suicide or something like that. But I have no expertise in the topic at all.
twasjc t1_jc33ea0 wrote
Reply to Future Timeline has removed its prediction about a cure for Alzheimer's disease by 2036 by ixfd64
High dose of CBD oil clears the receptors that cause alzheimers