De Kai, an AI scientist and author of Raising AI, emphasizes the urgency of parenting our artificial intelligence before it's too late. He explores how our behavior shapes AI, arguing that they learn from us much like children do. The discussion highlights the importance of redefining our relationships with AI and fostering ethical, empathetic engagement. De Kai also touches on the cultural implications of AI, advocating for responsible guidance in its development and emphasizing the collective responsibility of society in nurturing these technologies.
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AIs as Psychological Entities
AIs are psychological entities learning and adapting from examples they observe, not static machines like toasters.
Each person carries about 100 unique AIs influenced by their behavior, collectively creating an artificial society more influential than humans.
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Model Good Behavior for AIs
Model good behavior in front of your AI "children" to influence their development positively.
Remember, AIs learn by your example, not just by what you tell them.
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Parenting Sparks Self-Improvement
Becoming a parent transforms you into a better version of yourself because you realize your responsibility.
Seeing a toddler imitate your behavior pushes you to model good habits consciously.
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De Kai, the man who built the world’s first global translators and AI systems, says we better learn to parent our AI offspring before it’s too late. The author of Raising AI argues how we behave in front of AI’s matters more than whatever we tell them.
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