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"This suggests that the CASA Theory may only work for emergent technology[..]" I think we can see this unfold in real time with large language model based chat
by weinzierl 3y ago
"This suggests that the CASA Theory may only work for emergent technology[..]"
I think we can see this unfold in real time with large language model based chatbots like ChatGPT. First they seem almost human and the initial reaction is to treat them like that. Always say "Thank you!" and potentially get angry at them for being wrong. It doesn't take long though, to realize that the bot is a bot and even if it speaks human language it behaves significantly different from a real human. Then the human behavior starts to change as well and the bot is treated differently.
- pixl97 3y agoExcept we see to see behaviors in asking questions to LLMs where we get different/better responses if we ask "please".
- chihuahua 3y agoAnd also, we get better answers from LLMs for solving captchas if we claim that the hard-to-decipher letters were written on our dear grandmother's Christmas ornament. I find this quite amusing.
- l33t7332273 3y agoThis makes sense if you think about chatGPT as a ML model and not as a sentient AI. Its training data would show that asking nicely elicits better answers.
- pixl97 3y agoI mean should I think of my mother as a ML human and not a sentient one? Why does asking nicely work on either?
- l33t7332273 3y agoIf I set up a linux box with the root password “please” I don’t think you would describe that as sentient.