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Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000

Episode 28: LLMs Are Not Human Subjects, March 4 2024

Mar 13, 2024
Alex and Emily discuss the use of large language models in social science research, critiquing the idea of replacing human subjects with LLMs. They explore algorithmic bias, concerns about monetizing text data, AI events gone wrong, fake quotes in news, and the impact of deep fakes on election integrity.
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Quick takeaways

  • AI hype in social science research, LLMs not suitable for human subjects.
  • Misuse of AI leading to fake news, election manipulation through deep fakes.

Deep dives

AI Hype Theater 3000 Event Causes Chaos with AI-Generated Content

A Willy Wonka-themed event using AI-generated scripts and visuals led to chaos with actors reciting scripts given hours before, kids rationed jelly beans. A character named The Unknown scared kids leading to tears. The event symbolized the dark side of AI hype laden with promises but cruel outcomes.

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