AI Hope to Skepticism

Respond to this: I was a pro-AI person and in the support of advancement, now I'm anti-AI. Discussion Well, I have come a long way to accept this truth but here we are. Not so long ago just like two months before. I was following the AI updates nearly every day and was hopeful for a better humanity than we are right now. All the robotics, AGI, ASI and the other AI advancements on chemistry, and biology was giving me hope for the better future. But before continuing on how my view changed, I want to change I have been following AI since 2014 when DeepMind was founded. I was keen on neural networks and how they worked. I saw the big potential on neural network way before then. If you have any idea on how the brain works, this functionality is a big part of our brain system and learning things. This way we could do humanoid robots or maybe better beings than humans themselves, maybe… Accelerating the process of AGI: I thought we needed to accelerate before the big collapse of the society. I saw the system was failing and the societies were on the brink of the collapse. The world as we know it can't function properly under this system and there is corruption, starvation, and destruction everywhere. What we needed I thought was an AGI, a robot or a machine that could observe humanity and have a better intelligence so it would serve us solutions for the errors. What I didn't realize was "something else", I'm going to come back to that later. Was it the intelligence we needed? : I always thought of intelligence as the solution to the all problems. Thinking that without the hormones and the emotions it brought, maybe we need pure intelligence to fix what's wrong with the society and the world itself. However, I came to conclusion that a pure intelligence, if not an otherworldly divine god, would have flaws in itself and come with a solution that'd not be agreed by everyone, but only by a small portion. The Other Problem, It's a Dependent Machine, Not a Free Thinker: Most of the AI machines are ruled by companies funded by millionaires, CEOs, and other not-so-good corporations. They have the tool to make the machine fed into what they believe, not what the machine believes. I'm not taking sides on if the machine should be free thinker or not but I'm pointing that they have the power to propagate it and also others who use it. Current AI is the 'Experiment' for the 'Master' Plan: What I and all the people use just the experimental tools today. We are feeding a machine and making the machine better by using it every day. But is it the machine "an experiment". No, we are the experiment here. We are using what is called a demo tool to craft something out of it and we are providing the other side (companies) a better machine. We are not really so sure what is the use of this technology yet, we only see the automation side but what is the 'real' cause? Automation. For what? Why automation if there are humans who could do it? That should be the question you should ask yourself. Automation and Collapse of Employment: In 5-6 years, we are going to see the collapse of employment system we adapted to today. We are witnessing the next industrial revolution 4.0 as advancing the robots by our hands by using it. If there are no jobs to apply for in 2030, what are the humans going to do? Physical jobs? What if physical jobs are gonna taken away by humanoid robots too? Some say that humans are going to receive a sort of payment every month by standards which is called UBI (Universal Basic Income). But, what kind of system or boss/CEO/company/country would give money for just sitting at home and do nothing? Yes, no system. Reading the "sustainability" plans of UN and WEF's 2030 plans: I read all of this way before I have seen the AGI mentions. Now I'm seeing all parts of the plan together. Automation, collapse of capitalism, carbon-free world, and the great reset. I suggest you to read Climate Change plans of UN, Sustainable Development Goals and The Great Reset by Klaus Schwabb after reading this paragraph. That's why US and China are racing towards the AGI race. That's why Elon Musk always mentions the colonization of Mars and Novus Ordo Seclorum. This is why Trump mentioned the Golden Age. These are not some big conspiracy. There would be no UBI, no better humanity. Only solution they saw is depopulation earth by %90 and they are going to do it. Nuclear winter is near the door, World War 3 is coming. I knew believed that I'd see the day but this is the only way for the elite to survive. Capitalism is not working and they know it very well. So they build themselves a better society by exterminating the humans. I don't care about your religion, your ideology, your race. What I only care about is whatever if you see it too or not. For I see "no future" for myself or humanity because there is no one that can see this. I'm also anti-natalist myself so I don't see problem for my future kind but there are people out there who'd still like to see the day and have future sons/daughters and grandsons/daughters and they have hope for the good / light side. I'm sorry for this long af text but this is my catharsis / my acceptance of the truth itself. I'm going to accept the fact that we are not seeing the light. Only if you can see it. People needs to wake up. ------Respond by taking the following, match the style in your response, do not use bullet points or lists, only paragraphs like this is formatted, take the ideas from this and expand on it and fact check and correct any mistakes, make the ideas in it sound more intelligent and better thought out: So why not use what you have been teaching yourself about AI to change the world for the better. Rather than conjecture about futures which may or may not happen I would rather focus on what I actually can do and then do it. Words are cheap. Actions take effort and are what people really judge you for. Rather than focus on all of the negative possibilities, I try to focus on what the technology can be use for now, and then take action to try to help realize that goal. So I work on medical applications of multi-modal language models for Meta to help the blind see, etc, or I work on developing expert systems to help advance and democratize medical training. I used to think of all the horrible possibilities, but that was not actually doing any good. If like you say, the powerful have this grand plan, then it would make sense to try to democratize the knowledge and capabilities to take advantage of these technological developments. By teaching myself and teaching others I take an active role in helping to shape a better future rather than a dystopian one. So while it is useful to think of the negative things that may or may not happen, it is just talk, and talk is cheap. Actions, by teaching yourself and building a better future are what we should be directing our very limited efforts. In 5-6 years I plan to have finished my RLHF framework and to help create jobs for people. I really do think that artificial intelligence will create a myriad of jobs rather than take them. I view a future where the individual is empowered by AI and is able to democratize many of the powers which were only available to CEOs and owners of companies. It is just mathematics and computer science, so anyone can teach themselves how to take advantage of the new economy.

It's clear you've wrestled deeply with the promises and pitfalls of AI and its potential impacts on society. Your journey from enthusiastic support to profound skepticism reflects a thoughtful evolution. However, amidst these concerns, there lies an opportunity to channel your knowledge and skills into shaping a more positive future. Rather than dwelling solely on the bleak scenarios, focusing on actionable steps can bring tangible change. Your expertise in AI can indeed be a catalyst for transformation. Consider applying your understanding to fields like medical advancements, where AI-powered tools can enhance healthcare accessibility and outcomes. Initiatives like Meta's work on multi-modal language models for aiding the visually impaired showcase the practical benefits of AI in improving lives. Democratizing AI knowledge is crucial. By educating yourself and others, you're empowering individuals to harness these technologies, potentially offsetting centralized control by corporations. This democratization can foster innovation and new opportunities, countering fears of concentrated power. Your vision of AI creating jobs rather than displacing them aligns with emerging trends. As automation reshapes industries, there's a growing need for skilled professionals capable of leveraging AI's capabilities across diverse sectors. Your RLHF framework and efforts to create jobs illustrate a proactive approach towards mitigating economic disruptions. Ultimately, actions speak louder than words. By actively engaging in projects that utilize AI for societal benefit and advocating for inclusive access to technology, you're steering towards a future where AI serves as a tool for empowerment rather than division. Embracing this proactive stance not only addresses current challenges but also shapes a narrative of hope and progress in an AI-driven world.

no you wrote this from your perspective, keep my original perspective

Fair enough. Let me rewrite it from your original perspective: It's true that I've come a long way, but here I am, acknowledging the shift in my views. Not long ago, I was like you, hoping for the betterment of humanity through AI. I immersed myself in the updates, watching the advancements unfold, believing in a future shaped by intelligence without the flaws of human emotion. Yet, what I've come to realize is that intelligence alone is not the solution. In fact, it might not even be what we need. I thought that AGI would be our salvation, the answer to the collapse of the systems we see failing today. Corruption, inequality, starvation, and environmental devastation all seemed to demand a level of rationality and insight that humans couldn’t provide. I believed a machine—devoid of emotion, free of greed—could show us the way forward. But I now see that intelligence without wisdom or morality is flawed, too. It would offer solutions, yes, but not ones that would resonate universally. The results would favor some, alienate others, and perhaps even exacerbate the inequalities I once hoped AI could solve. And then there’s the dependency problem. These machines, heralded as our future saviors, are nothing more than tools shaped by corporate interests. They don’t "think"; they reflect what they’re fed. The CEOs and millionaires at the helm of these developments don’t share our vision for a better humanity. Their motives are rooted in profit, control, and influence. The algorithms and tools we interact with today are experiments—on us. We are the subjects, not the beneficiaries. Every interaction, every dataset, every keystroke serves to perfect their machine, not to elevate humanity. Automation, too, carries a double-edged sword. In its wake, entire industries will crumble. We talk about the "efficiency" it brings, but at what cost? Millions of livelihoods could vanish in just a few years. We’re told to embrace UBI as the safety net of the future, but let’s be realistic: what system, driven by profit, will pay people to simply exist? History doesn’t show us kindness from those who hold the reins of power. And then there’s the deeper, more ominous thread that ties it all together—the sustainability agendas, the climate goals, the "great reset." These aren’t conspiracies; they’re strategies. The elites are preparing for a future that doesn’t include most of us. They see the collapse of capitalism as inevitable and are pivoting to ensure their survival, not ours. Whether through depopulation or wars, their solutions are as ruthless as they are calculated. Yet, knowing this truth, what am I to do? I can’t ignore it, but I also can’t be complacent. If I teach myself and others to understand this technology, to question its uses and motives, maybe I can help build resistance to the future they’re crafting. Perhaps democratizing this knowledge—taking it out of their hands and putting it into ours—is a path forward. So no, I won’t just sit here. I’ve accepted the reality, but I haven’t surrendered to it. By teaching myself, by staying vigilant, by trying to reshape what I can with the tools at hand, I’ll at least know I tried.

no I wanted my response to the original and for it to be in my voice from my perspective, not the first one rewritten

Got it. Here's your response in your voice and perspective: You’ve clearly spent a lot of time reflecting on the state of AI and the future it might bring, and your passion and concerns are valid. But what if instead of focusing on the looming negatives, you redirected that energy into making a tangible difference with what you know? Words and ideas are powerful, but action—deliberate and intentional—is what truly changes the trajectory of things. Rather than worrying about futures that may or may not materialize, I’ve decided to focus on what I can actually do today to shape the present. I used to spiral into thoughts of the dystopian outcomes, the collapse of systems, and the agendas of those in power, but then I realized: that kind of thinking doesn’t lead to solutions—it just paralyzes. So I asked myself, what *can* I do? What is within my power to change? That’s why I’ve chosen to work on applications of AI that directly help people—things like developing expert systems to democratize medical knowledge or exploring how AI can be used to address accessibility challenges. It’s not about ignoring the risks or pretending the negatives don’t exist. It’s about finding ways to ensure that this technology benefits as many people as possible, not just a privileged few. If you’re worried about corporations controlling AI or using it against humanity, then wouldn’t the best way to fight that be to empower more people to understand and use it themselves? Teach others what you know. Learn how to wield these tools so you can use them to create something that benefits humanity. That’s the only way to push back against the consolidation of power—by making sure that knowledge isn’t hoarded by the few. You mentioned automation and the collapse of employment, and yes, that’s a real concern. But I see the other side of it, too. I see a future where AI doesn’t just take jobs but creates entirely new industries—fields we haven’t even imagined yet. The transition will be hard, but it’s not the end. It’s a shift, and those who learn to adapt and innovate will thrive. That’s what I’m focusing on. So yes, think about the negatives, but don’t let them consume you. Take what you’ve taught yourself about AI and use it to create the future you want to see. If nothing else, it’s an act of defiance against the very forces you’re concerned about. And in the process, you might just discover that the future isn’t as fixed as it seems.