Dilbert cartoon first published on Monday 25th October 2021

Dilbert//11881, first published five years ago on Monday 25th October 2021

Ai Will Enslave Us

Open source transcript

I SPEND A LOT OF TIME WORRYING THAT ARTIFICIAL REALITY WILL DESTROY CIVILIZATION.

I WOULDN'T WORRY ABOUT THAT. IT WOULD MAKE MORE SENSE FOR A. I. TO ENSLAVE US, AT LEAST UNTIL IT CAN MAKE ITS OWN ELECTRICITY.

PHEW!

WE HAVE TIME.

BEST GUESS, ABOUT TWO WEEKS.

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AI Analysis

Title: "Enslaving Humanity, One Byte at a Time"

Summary:

The comic strip, originally published in 2001, depicts a conversation between Dilbert and his coworker. The coworker expresses concern that artificial intelligence (AI) will destroy civilization, while Dilbert remains unconcerned, stating that it would make more sense for A.I. to enslave humans until it can create its own electricity.

The coworker responds with skepticism, asking if they have time for such a scenario to unfold. Dilbert's response, "Best guess, about two weeks," suggests that he believes the process of AI enslaving humanity and generating its own electricity will occur rapidly.

The comic strip pokes fun at the rapid development of AI technology and the potential consequences of its unchecked growth. It highlights the concerns of some individuals about the dangers of AI, while also showcasing the more optimistic views of others who believe that AI will eventually become self-sufficient and beneficial to humanity.

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