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Artificial Intelligence
Already in class, in the reading, and also in the book we are reading, “Neuromancer”, we have seen many instances of an AI or Artificial Intelligence. However, in all instances the mood and tone of AI seems to be different. In class we described SIRI and how it was developed by Steve Jobs and many other dedicated scientists. In my group of four we discussed how SIRI in it of itself isn’t threatening or dangerous. In fact, SIRI is meant to help us “humans” to complete everyday life quicker and in an easier manner. The article we had to read also held this opinion. It described how SIRI or CALO was based off and inspired by the Latin calonis, meaning soldier’s servant giving off a different cultural role than the expected personal assistant. Although SIRI was initially designed to be a different way, we see that the cultural roles of humanity and the preferences that are needed truly determine what this particular AI will be used for.
Which leads to the final section we talk about AI in, the “Neuromancer”. In this book we see that the AI is a very dark entity that we really don’t have a way of describing. So far in the book the AI has yet to reveal itself, and as far as we know, it seems to be the bad guy. From my experience, this is the way most Artificial Intelligence sci-fi novels or movie are displayed, for example iRobot or Bladerunner. This evil display of AI causes us viewers to be weary of the future and the possibility of Artificial Intelligence.