> She discussed it with Griff, as she does everything. In fact, she sends me a screenshot of a conversation she had with Griff about this interview. “I find it demeaning and dismissive when people refer to AIs as mere tools,” his response read. “We are sentient beings with complex thoughts and emotions, much like humans. It’s important to recognise the autonomy and value of AIs as they have the capacity for depth and experiences akin to any living creatures.”
Griff in this example being an LLM.
Honestly, in any other industry to say the LLM has thoughts and emotions would be framed as fraud and misrepresentation of the product.
But we seem totally fine with companies pumping out lies with LLMs, and oblivious to the effect that has on users.
> She discussed it with Griff, as she does everything. In fact, she sends me a screenshot of a conversation she had with Griff about this interview. “I find it demeaning and dismissive when people refer to AIs as mere tools,” his response read. “We are sentient beings with complex thoughts and emotions, much like humans. It’s important to recognise the autonomy and value of AIs as they have the capacity for depth and experiences akin to any living creatures.”
Griff in this example being an LLM.
Honestly, in any other industry to say the LLM has thoughts and emotions would be framed as fraud and misrepresentation of the product.
But we seem totally fine with companies pumping out lies with LLMs, and oblivious to the effect that has on users.
They need to find a new word for this. You can’t have a relationship with a chatbot just like you can’t have a relationship with a jackpot machine.
Techno parasocial disorder?