Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST) #98 - Prof. LUCIANO FLORIDI - ChatGPT, Superintelligence, Ethics, Philosophy of Information
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Feb 3, 2023 
Professor Luciano Floridi, a leading thinker in digital ethics from the University of Oxford, delves into the implications of the Information Revolution. He discusses the overwhelming data generation and the erosion of human agency. Floridi critiques the imbalance between tech growth and our understanding, emphasizing the need for ethical governance in AI. He also explores issues like misinformation and the transformation of societal engagement, advocating for collective responsibility and an information-centric worldview to navigate the complexities of our digital age.
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Reversible vs. Irreversible Questions
- Reversible questions allow identifying the answer source (e.g., human or AI).
- Irreversible questions don't reveal the source, like whether dishes were washed by hand or machine.
LLMs vs. Human Creativity
- Large language models (LLMs) excel at generating generic text but lack the depth of human-created art.
- LLMs lack intentionality, historical context, and the 'semantic capital' of true understanding.
Pollution of the Infosphere
- The infosphere is being polluted by misinformation from powerful sources.
- Combating this requires shared responsibility among producers, platforms, and consumers.
