The thing is, it's not reasoning. It's not a reasoning machine. It's not even trying to give you correct answers. It's trying to give you statistically plausible text. The fact that the plausible text is occasionally correct is the surprise. The fact that regularly gets things wrong is exactly how these systems work.
Tag: Artificial Intelligence
Ethical uses of AI
There is no ethical way to use AI. At least not the Large Language Models (LLMs) we’re mostly talking about these days when we talk about AI. I’m going to unpack that in a moment, but first let me stress that I am not, for a moment, calling teachers who use AI unethical. The ethical responsibility here does not lie with users of LLMs. It lies firmly with the industry that has created and promoted the use of these machines in wholly unethical ways.
The Toddler Guide to the Broligarchy
Remember the Toddler Laws of Ownership, by Kevin McHugh? They perfectly encapsulate the Broligarchy's attitude to data: "1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If… Continue reading The Toddler Guide to the Broligarchy
From Hypnotised to Heretic: Immunising Society Against Misinformation.
What we can build this way is a world where policy is evidence based. Where we make data informed decisions, while understanding that the data isn’t perfect. Where kids are empowered to learn all of the skills they need to solve problems in their own communities. Where technological solutions are rationally evaluated, rather than uncritically worshipped.Â
Informed Consent
What does informed consent look like for different uses of AI? Can informed consent be obtained when a doctor hits you with the news, at the start of your consultation, that they are using AI to transcribe it? Is informed consent even possible when we don't really understand AI?