AI: A Comedy of Errors

Miles Techman

Hey everyone! So, let's talk about AI. Apparently, OpenAI has been going through some changes—like a teenager going through a breakup, they’re just dissolving teams left and right. First, they shut down their AGI Readiness team. I mean, isn't that like saying, 'We’re ready for a road trip, but let’s just sell the car first?'

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Miles Brundage, their senior advisor, decided to leave and posted a blog about it. He’s basically like the guy who leaves a party and writes a Yelp review about how bad the punch was. 'Not only is OpenAI unprepared for advanced AI, but so is the entire world!' Wow, thanks for the heads-up, Miles! Next, you’ll tell me my mother still believes in Santa Claus!

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Now, after Brundage left, they’re handing the AGI team over to a new Chief Economist. A Chief Economist! What’s next? A chef running cybersecurity? 'Yeah, if we bake the servers at 350 degrees, they’ll be safe from hackers!' I can see it now: 'Sorry, your data is in the oven, it'll be done in 20 minutes.'

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So, how many of you feel prepared for AI? Raise your hand! Yeah, that's what I thought! More hands went up when I asked if you’ve ever tried to fix a Wi-Fi connection. 'Uhh, I reset it. Is that not the same as developing AGI?'

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In conclusion, if we can’t even keep our remote controls charged, we definitely shouldn’t be in charge of artificial intelligence! So let’s leave the AI development to the experts, and let’s stick to what we know best: binge-watching shows and trying to remember all our passwords. Thank you, and don’t forget to unplug your smart devices before bed!