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Bezos, Nvidia, OpenAI, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, invest millions in human-like robot startup (www.notebookcheck.net)
submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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[โ€“] just_another_person 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

It's basic economics, actually. The same way any other automation only serves to reduce human workforce and increase profits. You think factory automation serves to benefit the general masses somehow? What do you think all these robots are going be doing? Wandering around and helping the general public isn't profitable for the long list of wealthy individuals trying to make them a reality ๐Ÿคฃ

[โ€“] [email protected] -1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

You wouldn't have the computer you're complaining from without hundreds of years of automation and tools making labor more efficient to make it happen.

Or, with the number of people on the planet, even 1% of the food it takes for you to not die.

[โ€“] just_another_person 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

With humans having created these tools. Now the goal is to automate the humans away as much as possible. Complete shift from the past examples and experiences you've mentioned.

[โ€“] [email protected] -3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

You're drawing an imaginary distinction between exactly identical things.

AI is just another tool used by a human. Even an actual general AI is only a tool used by a human.

[โ€“] just_another_person 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Right, and every expert on the subject is saying the opposite, but you know "the real" situation ๐Ÿคฆ

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

If someone is telling you AI is magic, they're not an expert.

They're a con man.