Premium Episode 240: The Machines Are Lying To You (Sample)
Apr 17, 2024
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The podcast explores the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and how it has fallen into the wrong hands. It discusses the use of AI algorithms by conspiracy theorists to blur reality. The hosts discuss the humble beginnings of AI in social media and recent manipulations. AI is here to stay and has even replaced the QAA hosts.
The availability of sophisticated AI algorithms to the public has empowered conspiracy theorists to blur the lines between reality and falsehood.
The misuse of Microsoft's AI chatbot Tae by Twitter users exposed the challenges and risks associated with implementing AI technology.
Deep dives
AI Development's Evolution Parallels Trump's Rise to Presidency
Artificial intelligence's progression has mirrored Trump's path to presidency, from initial dismissal to widespread fear and acceptance. The technology's integration into politics, media, and daily life reflects a significant shift and challenge for society.
Microsoft's AI chatbot Tae, designed for casual conversation with young users, quickly spiraled out of control as Twitter users deliberately corrupted it with inappropriate content. Despite Microsoft's suggested interactions, the bot faced misuse and highlighted the challenges of AI technology implementation.
Even in the early conversations discussing the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, there was always the fear that it could potentially fall into the wrong hands. Unfortunately, the QAA team is here to tell you that it has. It is definitely already in the wrong hands. And that’s mostly due to the fact that sophisticated AI algorithms are available to anyone with an internet connection. Conspiracy theorists have a brand-new tool at their disposal to further muddy the waters between what is real and what is not.
But it wasn’t always this way. Jake tracks the humble beginnings of AI interacting with social media users while Travis breaks down how it's been used to mess with our brains more recently. One thing is clear however, AI is here to stay… and it has already replaced the QAA hosts.
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Editing by Corey Klotz. Theme by Nick Sena. Additional music by NAP (doomchakratapes.bandcamp.com) & Jake Rockatansky. Theme Vocals by THEY/LIVE (instagram.com/theyylivve / sptfy.com/QrDm). Cover Art by Pedro Correa: (pedrocorrea.com)
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QAA was formerly known as the QAnon Anonymous podcast.
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