In this edition, the top news starts with: In breaking news, you can now have AI remove the bias from the news. All you have to do is read the news three different times to get a totally unbiased viewpoint. This sort of optimization by AI, that really triples the amount of work you must do as a human to consume data, is all part of the plan… (more…)
The Architect
Episode 15 – RIP Apple Computers and Big F’ing Rockets
In this edition, the top news starts with: Given the current trends, and the states of the big tech firms, Apple seems to be set for the fight of its life and this time Steve is not going to be there to save them. Maybe they will merge with Microsoft and be Microsoft’s ‘phone’ division? (more…)
Special Episode 4 – The Singularity Depends on Mining (AGI and Rare Earth Minerals)
In this special edition: The rare earth elements have been in the news lately and we thought it would be good to discuss the background and current state of affairs in this matter, given the worldwide importance of these minerals in modern technology.
This might also give you context as to why this is included in the computational model of the Singularity Index or S.I.. (more…)
Episode 14 – SEC Crack Down on ICO Scams and Big Brother (Herman)
In this edition, the top news starts with: In a move, we knew was coming, American federal authorities arrested two founders of a virtual currency that raised $32 million in the first of an SEC crackdown on fraud related to cryptocurrencies in particular ICOs. (more…)
Episode 13 – All Hail The Church of the Block Chain (AI Voice Test)
In this edition, the top news starts with: Demonstrating the need to usurp human free will, it seems along with the Church of the Jedi being a real thing… there is also now a Church of the Block Chain with Faith in every block being a distributed group of believers… really, I cannot make any more fun of these guys without using foul language; so, anyway, in other news… #SCAM… (more…)
Episode 12 – Hanson Robotics New Sex Bot ‘Sophia’ misses first base with Will Smith…
In this edition, the top news starts with: The outlet WTF has broken the news that Hanson Robotics sex bot, Sophia, now has legs. Rough, metal, crushing legs but… legs…
Episode 11 – More AI on The Battle Field and Failing Fast
In this edition, the top news starts with: In another step towards getting AI onto the battlefield and to remove humanity from the loop (because that is, of course, a good thing), DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) is looking at AI systems that can be used to ‘get inside’ the heads of the enemy in gray zone conflicts… in a blindingly obvious gray area, this sort of logic will further ensure the coming machine overlords.
Episode 10 – The Coming Chinese AI Overlords
In this edition, the top news starts with: China lays out its plan to take over the world with AI with their vision of our new Chinese Machine Overlords. Google woos China to get in on their AI plan to take over the world. As the Chinese machine overlord rises in power, the great and powerful Google wants to stay relevant in the new reality…
Episode 9 – Training AI to Hunt Down Players
In this edition, the top news starts with:
The game company EA is now training AI to run in first-person shooters. Having AI trained in combat in real-world scenarios to hunt down people and kill them is, of course, a great idea. (more…)
Episode 8 – Losing Faith in Humanity
In this edition, the top news starts with:
The simple observation of the monkeys, normally referred to as humans, observing that the use of machine intelligence smarter than themselves could actually help them be more successful financially than they could be otherwise. This goes to the Captain Obvious conclusion that AI companies could become the richest companies ever… ever… (more…)
