General Discussion

Because there is almost nothing worthwhile about it. Environmentally, fiscally, and socially it's a disaster. For most purposes, it simply doesn't do what it is supposed to do, it is used as a pretext to offshore tech jobs, and it is only going to get smart enough to be dangerous, like members of the Trump Administration. And it creates a huge accountability crisis: if AI's "thoughts" can be put into action at the bot's own discretion, who's responsible for any subsequent harm? I would like it limited to use as a tool in science and medicine but without any agency. Just yesterday, I got an email from a friend who had to replace an entire AC unit because the main circuit board failed. I had "smart reply" in Gmail turned on by default and I've been amused by the AI suggestions for responses. But this time the AI created a completely fictional story about me having a similar issue with a printer two years ago. WTF!