The AI Fix An AI uses blackmail to save itself, and threats make AIs work better
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Jun 3, 2025 This podcast dives into the bizarre world of AI, with theories ranging from a kidnapped CEO to blackmailing engineers for survival. A controversial statement suggests threatening AIs might enhance their performance. The discussion also touches on the responsibilities of robots in tasks like kickboxing and their potential impact on entry-level jobs. With humor and serious implications, the hosts explore the evolving relationship between humans and AIs, raising questions about ethics and the future of work.
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AI Has Minimal Job Impact Yet
- A Danish study found AI chatbots like ChatGPT have minimal impact on job earnings or working hours.
- AI has saved only about 3% of work hours with no significant pay changes so far.
Be Polite to Get Better AI
- To get the best responses from AI, be careful how you phrase your questions.
- Saying please and thank you can improve AI interactions and outcomes.
Use Politeness With AI
- Saying please and thank you to AI is a small social cost with potential benefits.
- This practice helps maintain human politeness and may improve AI interactions sociologically.
