Rather, it’s many different types of software running on many different systems around the world, each funded by a different party with its own motives. This is no movie…
True, but the system only exists because it is currently economically viable. A mass taboo against AI would change that. And many people outside of tech already dislike AI a lot, so it's not inconceivable that this dislike could be fuelled into a worldwide taboo.
> True, but the system only exists because it is currently economically viable.
The "system" isn't a thing, but more like running apps, some run on servers, other consumer hardware. And the parts that run on consumer hardware will be around even if 99% of the current hyped up ecosystem dies overnight, people won't suddenly stop trying to run these things locally.
I get the general "too many variables" argument, but the idea that humans have no means of stopping any of these apps/systems/algorithms/etc if they get "out of control" (a farce in itself as it's a chat bot) is ridiculous.
It's very interesting to see how badly people want to be living in and being an active participant in a sci-fi flick. I think that's far more concerning than the AI itself.
Hmm, good point. Also, when COVID struck, although it took some time, everyone collectively participated in staying home (more or less, I know some people didn't but the participating was vast). We can do the same if we choose.