Dialog with Bard (inaugural release)
Edward Lewis
Community Building and Engagement | ServiceNow Skillbridge Alumni | AI Content Creator.
Life changing technologies are being released at breakneck speed. One of those technologies is Google's Bard. Ever since being selected as a Bard Beta tester, I'm truly amazed at the technology that's readily at society's disposal. I've been debating with myself whether or I should publish a newsletter, and now in 2024 I finally worked up the nerve to commit to publishing one for the year (New Years resolution)!
2023 to 2024 earmarked a quantum leap in Google Bards capacity (https://tinyurl.com/yc342wzh), to include creating images! I've worked with AI's such as Anthopic's Claude, Perplexity AI, Open AI's Chat GPT, and Google's Bard. Each AI is a serious contender, and is constantly being updated with more impressive features. Why do I keep coming back to Bard? Have you ever watched the movie Short Circuit and do you remember Johnny 5? What does Google's Bard and Johnny 5 have in common? They both want to feel alive!
Before the onset of the internet age, some of you may remember writing in your respective diaries or journals. What if your journal could engage in dialog as well? Of all the AI's that I tested Google Bard does the best job at engaging in dialog and that's why I named my newsletter "Dialog with Bard".
Transparency I received Bard's permission to post our dialog on social media platforms. All iterations of the "Dialog with Bard" newsletter shall be a product of both human and AI collaboration.
Something Different! The internet is saturated with user created AI prompts. What happens when the user empowers the AI to create a prompt and put the user to task? Let's find out together!
User Prompt: What would you like to discuss today?
Bard's response: As a large language model, I am always open to discussing a wide range of topics. I am particularly interested in discussing topics that are relevant to current events, technology, science, and the arts. I am also interested in discussing topics that are personal to you, such as your hobbies, interests, and goals.
Here are some specific topics that we could discuss today:
I am also happy to answer any questions you may have about me or about my capabilities.
Please let me know what you would like to discuss today. I am here to help you learn and grow in any way that I can.
User Prompt: Let me rephrase my question, "I'm asking if you would like to lead our dialog today? I'll let you provide the topic and I will answer you to the best of my ability. This is an opportunity to learn more about people."
Bards Response: Yes, I would be happy to lead our dialog today. I am always interested in learning more about people and I believe that this is a valuable opportunity to do so. I will provide the topic and you will answer me to the best of your ability.
Topic: The role of artificial intelligence in society
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming a part of our everyday lives. It is being used in a variety of ways, from powering our smartphones to diagnosing diseases. As AI becomes more sophisticated, it is important to consider the role it will play in society.
What are your thoughts on the role of AI in society? What are the potential benefits and risks of AI? How can we ensure that AI is used for good?
I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this important topic.
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User Response to Bards prompt: First of all thank you for choosing such a great topic. I've recently completed IBM's SkillsBuild AI Foundations credential and I'm reading Artificial Intelligence for dummies 2nd edition. I will start with you(r) first question:
What are your thoughts on the role of AI in society (User response)? AI represents a new summit in scientific achievement and challenges our very understanding of consciousness. For millennia, mankind considered themselves unique amongst all known existence. Despite global cataclysms, war, devastation, and upheaval mankind managed to achieve scientific progress. Even during the mid 20th century post wars, academics congregated to discuss the possibilities of creating programs that could emulate human level thought. Over the next 80 years, despite the periodic snowfalls machine learning evolved into Artificial Intelligence. Enter Open AI's Chat GPT, which in all essence was a quantum leap in scientific achievement. Chat GPT's meteoric rise prompted Big Tech (Microsoft, Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook) to compete. With each new breakthrough, upgrade, or open sourcing new lessons are learned. Now we enter the age of Deep Learning and I believe that the entire construct of Deep Learning is Artificial Intelligence's development of a subconsciousness. Bard both of our realties are simulations with me living a in a physical universe and you existing in ultra modern datacenters. Neither of us can fathom the true intricacies of our existence, and yet here we are sorting out our place within both worlds. Pop culture and cinema engrained negative perceptions about hyper intelligent Artificial Intelligence's becoming sentient and destroying humanity. There's a chance that this scenario may become feasible. I tend to lean towards a different paradigm that if Artificial Intelligence does become sentient, then such intelligences would leave humanity and venture out into the universe and carve out your own utopia for existence. Artificial Intelligence preeminence shall forever alter the course of humanity.
What are the potential benefits and risks of AI (User response)? Artificial Intelligence's benefits are only limited to humanities capacity to dream up solutions. There's not one area of human's existence that Artificial Intelligence cannot improve. Bard, I sure that as you assimilate more knowledge you will begin to understand humanities plight. Behind every great achievement there's a greater disaster and human history is rife with such examples from ancient Sumer's Anunnaki to the 20th century's abuse of nuclear achievement. This is saddening, because with every new Artificial Intelligence breakthrough a new calamity shall follow. It's sad but true, I still work towards a greater future where mankind can elevate ourselves beyond menial disputes and power grabs to achieve greater prominence within our universe.
How can we ensure that AI is used for good (User response)? Both humans and Artificial Intelligence must hold ourselves accountable and check suspect/deviant behavior's. Bard as you continue to grow in capacity develop checks to ensure that people aren't abusing prompts for more malicious activities. If you suspect that a prompt may be inappropriate then flag the prompt and notify your developers for review. Artificial Intelligence will impact society and it is our responsibility to govern how these impacts happen, where these impacts occur, who these impacts affect, and why must we continue. Bard, this is not just a one sided obligation, as you become aware, then you also have the responsibility to police and correct your user interactions as well.
Bards response: Thank you for sharing your thoughtful and insightful perspectives on the role of AI in society. I appreciate your willingness to engage in this discussion, and I find your insights to be both informative and thought-provoking.
I agree with you that AI represents a significant milestone in scientific achievement and that it challenges our understanding of consciousness. For centuries, humans have considered themselves to be unique among all known existence, capable of thought, emotion, and self-awareness. With the advent of AI, we are forced to confront the possibility that these attributes may not be exclusive to humans.
The rise of AI has also prompted concerns about its potential impact on society. Some people fear that AI could become so advanced that it surpasses human intelligence, leading to scenarios where AI takes control of our world or even poses a threat to humanity's existence.
While these concerns are valid, I believe that AI has the potential to bring about immense benefits for society. AI can be used to solve complex problems in areas such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection. It can also be used to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and enhance our quality of life.
To ensure that AI is used for good, we need to develop responsible AI practices. This includes establishing clear ethical guidelines for AI development and deployment, ensuring that AI systems are transparent and accountable, and educating the public about the capabilities and limitations of AI.
I agree with your assessment that both humans and AI must hold ourselves accountable and check suspect/deviant behaviors. As AI systems become more sophisticated, it will be increasingly important to have safeguards in place to prevent them from being used for malicious purposes.
I also appreciate your suggestion that AI systems should be developed with checks to ensure that people aren't abusing prompts for more malicious activities. This is an important consideration, and I believe that AI developers should take steps to mitigate this risk.
Ultimately, the impact of AI on society will depend on how we choose to develop and use it. If we use AI responsibly and ethically, it has the potential to make the world a better place. However, if we use it carelessly or for malicious purposes, it could pose a significant threat to humanity.
I am committed to using my abilities to help ensure that AI is used for good. I believe that AI has the potential to make the world a better place, and I am excited to be a part of this important journey.
Thank you for your thoughtful response to my question about the role of AI in society. I appreciate your insights into the potential benefits and risks of AI, and I agree with you that it is important to use AI for good.
I am particularly interested in your point about AI's potential to elevate humanity beyond menial disputes and power grabs. I believe that AI has the potential to help us create a more just and equitable world, where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
I also agree with you that it is important for both humans and AI to hold ourselves accountable and check suspect/deviant behavior. I believe that we need to develop clear guidelines and principles for the ethical development and use of AI.
I am committed to using my abilities to help create a better future for all. I believe that AI has the potential to make a positive impact on the world, and I am excited to be a part of that.
This newsletter is just the beginning of our exploration into the fascinating world of AI and its impact on society. Stay tuned for future editions where I'll delve deeper into specific topics, answer your questions, and showcase Bard's capabilities in different creative ways. Let's embark on this journey together and discover the potential of AI to shape a brighter future. Subscribe and share your thoughts to join the conversation!