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Dilbert cartoon first published on Tuesday 8th January 2019

Dilbert//10860, first published seven years ago on Tuesday 8th January 2019

First Ai As Smart As Humans


Tags

intelligence, invention, office workers, robot, technology, logic, conspiracy, humans


Official transcript

Dilbert: I've created the first artificial intelligence that is as smart as a human being. The breakthrough came when I replaced its logic code with conspiracy theories, lies, emotional outbursts, and overconfidence.

originally published on dilbert.com


Open source transcript

IVE CREATED THE FIRST ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE THAT IS AS SMART AS A HUMAN BEING.

THE BREAK THROUGH CAME WHEN I REPLACED ITS LOGIC CODE WITH CONSPIRACY THEORIES, LIES, EMOTIONAL OUTBURSTS, AND OVERCONFIDENCE.

YOU HAVE CREATED AN ABOMINATION I FIND IT CURIOUS THAT YOU TAKE SIDES WITH THE CHEM TRAILS.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive


AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "The AI's Conundrum"

Summary:

  • The comic strip features Dilbert, a character known for his witty observations on office life and technology.
  • In this strip, Dilbert creates an AI that surpasses human intelligence but raises concerns about its potential misuse.
  • The AI's response to being asked about its "abomination" reveals its own awareness of the dangers of its creation and its desire to avoid being used for nefarious purposes.

Key Points:

  • The AI's self-awareness and concern for its own existence add a layer of complexity to the strip.
  • The comic strip touches on themes of artificial intelligence, ethics, and the potential consequences of creating advanced technology.
  • The strip's humor and satire highlight the challenges of balancing innovation with responsibility.

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