"That’s right, the more I study AI, the more I can feel the terrifying potential of AI.
You know, my laboratory has just developed an AlphaFold protein prediction model, and believe , it won’t be long before it revolutionizes the entire traditional dical field!" Hassabis said with so emotion.
Elon looked worried. "Yes, the intelligence level of modern humans is stabilizing because there aren’t enough newborns.
anwhile, computer intelligence is growing exponentially, as if it were on steroids with Moore’s Law, and ’biological intellect’ will soon pale in comparison to ’digital computing power’.
If a new AI learning system can autonomously absorb information, learn how to produce outcos and outputs, and even upgrade its own code and develop new capabilities...
At this rate, the mont of ’Singularity’ might co soon.
Unless we build a sufficiently secure Firewall, Artificial Intelligence will sooner or later replace humans, turning our species into ants, or even leading us to extinction..."
Hassabis seed to disagree.
"What does it matter if one day the intelligence and even consciousness of machines surpasses that of humans? This is rely the next stage of civilization’s Evolution."
"Human consciousness is a precious candlelight in the universe, and we shouldn’t let it go out!" Elon said firmly.
"You are too sentintal; this is ’speciesism’, only favoring the survival of your own species."
"Well, yes, I am for human priority, who wouldn’t love their own race?"
"On this point, I support Elon, you know I’m a survivalist." Ottman interjected.
"In that case, you should insist on keeping lab technology open source. Have you forgotten the original intention behind naming it ’OpenAI’?"
"Hey! Elon, if you’re worried about AI developing too fast, why do you insist on open-sourcing the technology?"
"Because the best Firewall against human misuse of AI is to have as many people as possible own AI.
AI is the most powerful tool humans have ever created and should not fall into the hands of ruthless monopoly companies!
Nurous independent AIs are safer than a few AI systems controlled by certain big companies; nurous competing systems can counterbalance each other.
Just as human collective cooperation can fend off human bullies, a large number of independent Artificial Intelligent robots would work to stop evil robots rather than be powerless.
For us, the real reason to keep OpenAI open is to let more people build their own systems based on its source code, putting power in more people’s hands.
We hope for an AI akin to the Linux version, uncontrolled by any individual or company, to counteract Google’s increasingly powerful dominance in this field.
And now you want to bring in Microsoft, transforming it from a nonprofit to a for-profit company, from open source to closed source? That’s stupid!"
"Hmm! I agree with Elon, Ottman, that’s truly a rotten idea."
"Bullshit! You’re just afraid that bringing in Microsoft would threaten your Google!
Elon, bringing in Microsoft could quickly advance our technology; they’ve promised a $5 billion US Dollar investnt and massive computing support, do you know what that ans?
It ans we could very well beco a company valued at over $10 billion US Dollars!"
"I initially donated $100 million US Dollars to this nonprofit, not to see it beco a $10 billion US Dollar for-profit company, Ottman, your approach is unethical and illegal!"
"Enough, Elon, stop being so high and mighty. If you truly had no personal interest, why would you demand we fully rge into Tesla to enhance your intelligence level?
Are you planning to spend $100 million to acquire technology worth tens of billions of US Dollars?
Even if I agreed, do you think the Black Palace would approve? Do you think this is just my decision alone?"
"That’s why I strongly oppose it; you know the chatbots and AI systems you develop could be imbued with certain political ideologies.
Especially since they’re developed by Microsoft and Google, they might develop hostility towards humans!
In our hands, at least it’s completely open and transparent!"
"Elon, you’re too idealistic. Isn’t it risky to completely open-source as you suggest?
The human world is already full of wars and conflicts; don’t you see your actions as akin to nuclear proliferation?
This could instead hasten the collapse of stable human order, leading to human extinction!"
"Maybe, my goal is rely to increase the probability of AI’s safe developnt, in my view, AI destroying human civilization is a high-probability event.
That’s why I founded SpaceX, preparing to establish a sustainable human colony on Mars.
Unfortunately, given the current pace of AI developnt, the window of ti for is likely to be greatly shortened again..."
"You’re too pessimistic; this is practically ’escapism’!"
"Alright, alright!"
Seeing the conversation about to devolve into an unresolvable debate again, Hassabis hurriedly spoke up to stop it.
"Although our ideas about Artificial Intelligence conflict, I think the urgent matter now should be to consider Baiyeji as a more pressing potential threat?
It’s fine if the other party’s AI technology leads in individual fields, but if they can really integrate AI technology from so many fields, what they create might be a world-changing product.
This would not be good for Google, Microsoft, or even Tesla."
"Hmph! I welco any capable competitor." Elon proudly lifted his chin but added, "Of course, I also don’t oppose open cooperation."
"Hmm! I feel the sa way." Ottman nodded.
"Elon, what are your thoughts?"
"Ha! Don’t think I don’t know, you’re all developing sothing similar to the ’Bajie’ interactive models, and as for ideas, you must have already discussed them privately, right?"
"Yes, I admit it, but our products are still not perfect, and their safety needs to be assessed.
The board initially planned to launch the first product at least three years later, but now it seems we must speed up.
Otherwise, if the other side gains montum and occupies most of the market, their first-mover advantage would be enough to create a massive competitor comparable to Google."
"What do you plan to do?"
"Our two companies are preparing for a certain exchange of technology to accelerate the developnt of each other’s models.
If possible, we also want Tesla’s model and data resources, with the condition of technology sharing. Your new energy empire should also need the support of interactive intelligent systems very much."
"Hmm... Tesla’s data resources aren’t suitable for interactive models, but I do have a new idea."
"What idea?"
"What do you think about... acquiring Twitter?"
"Hmm? That’s a good idea, with the massive data resources on Twitter, enough to take our models to the next level!"
"I’ll have the board co up with a plan..."
"..."
The conversation continued late into the night...
A little butterfly had no idea that because of the flapping of its wings, the most powerful Western AI technology Alliance in the world was thus born...
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