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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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How long until I can 3D print a 2D printer? (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[+] [email protected] -6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

We are not too far from self-replicating machines controlled by AI. They will be built with a simple purpose: find resources and replicate.

Imagine a world with people trying to eliminate such machines, while machines learn new ways to get around any restrictions.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

They will be built with a simple purpose: find resources and replicate.

Ah the Hartz-Timor Swarm.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

I was thinking of paperclips.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

What do you mean by not too far? Because I can see A LOT of issues which cannot be solved easily. Even with maximum wishful thinking and a lot of handwaving that's not something that's possible even by a long shot.

Or do you mean not too far, like within the next 1000 years? Cause yeah I could believe that.

Also AI doesn't mean general intelligence, so not intelligence like human intelligence. Don't be fooled by the PR and hype going around, LLMs aren't general intelligence.