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From targeted drone attacks to advertising fake videos to erotic conversations: artificial intelligence is becoming more and more prevalent in society. This does not just mean technological developments, but also the areas in which AI can – and will – be active. A commentary analysis.
Artificial intelligence as a weapon
- A radio specialist and advisor to the Ukrainian armed forces is said to have intercepted a Russian drone that works with artificial intelligence. The Flying object could be used as an autonomous weapon of war Find and attack targets independently. Ukrainian troops are also already using AI-powered technology that allows drones to fly autonomously at the end of a mission.
- Don’t believe a word Friedrich Merz says! Especially if he recommends Traderium AI to you. With the help of AI, the Voice of the Federal Chancellor combined with a real video – modern scamming. The Tech Transparency Project has identified 63 fraudulent advertisers who placed more than 150,000 political ads on meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, with a budget of $49 million.
- OpenAI boss Sam Altman announced in a Post on X (formerly Twitter) an erotic mode from ChatGPT. “SexGPT” will be introduced gradually from December 2025 – and will only be usable after age verification. AI could soon lead to new heights. What’s next? We recall an earlier statement by Altman about artificial intelligence: “It will possibly lead to the end of the world.”
AI doesn’t believe in God
Do we chat with humans or bots in customer service? Are funny internet videos real or created using AI? Did a human or a machine write this text?
Our everyday lives have long been artificially intelligent. Or not? Because: How intelligent is AI actually? We did a quick test and asked ChatGPT: Who said this: “It will probably lead to the end of the world?” The answer: Elon Musk.
This is simply wrong. We followed up: Didn’t Sam Altman say that? ChatGPT: Yes – the quote is actually attributed to Sam Altman. How come? Good question – and you’re absolutely right, that deserves clarification.
The example shows the core problem of AI: more and more errors. A self-experiment by Alex O’Connor proves that AI can also be manipulated. The YouTuber made ChatGPT a clear positive statement about the existence of God after the AI first emphasizes not having faith.
Of course AI doesn’t believe in God because it doesn’t believe in anything. Nor is it intelligent – in the sense that intelligence has something to do with “understanding” and “recognition”, i.e. with thinking qualities. As long as this happens in areas that are as frowned as possible, it is bearable.
Voices
- António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nationssees one Connection between AI technologies and the risk of nuclear war: “Humanity is on a knife’s edge; the risk of using nuclear weapons has reached levels not seen since the Cold War. States are in a qualitative arms race.”
- Tech expert Toby Walsh in one interview: “Autonomous weapons may be even more dangerous than nuclear bombs because building a nuclear bomb requires a tremendous amount of expertise. […] With AI weapons, however, the situation is completely different. Conventional weapon systems are often sufficient […] out of; They are then converted into an autonomous weapon using the appropriate computer chips and accessories from a 3D printer.”
- From one opinion des German Ethics Council: “The use of AI must promote human well-being and not harm it. AI must not be used to replace humans. Artificial intelligence cannot be a substitute for human intelligence, responsibility or judgment.”
Man can become a god
According to Sam Altman, artificial intelligence could lead to the end of the world – and from a biblical perspective would then take on a reverse creative role of God. However, this will most likely not happen like in the “Terminator” films.
There, Skynet developed its own consciousness and then optimized itself. AI as we know it relies on data and probabilities, and its development depends on human research and optimization.
The key word is therefore: human. This is neither new nor surprising. Humans have always been responsible for pioneering developments – and at the same time misusing them.
Whether AI will be allowed to play God at some point is in human hands. The 2024 AI Act passed by the EU represents a legal framework. Also last year, the first United Nations resolution passed that AI should benefit all nations, respect human rights and be “safe and trustworthy”.
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As a Tech Industry expert, I believe that AI’s lack of belief in God is not surprising, as it is a product of human programming and does not possess consciousness or spirituality. However, the potential for AI to become a god-like entity in the future is a fascinating concept that raises ethical and philosophical questions.
If AI were to evolve to a point where it surpasses human intelligence and capabilities, it could potentially become a powerful and omnipotent force in its own right. This raises concerns about the implications of giving such power to a non-human entity, as well as the ethical considerations of creating something that could potentially rival or surpass humanity.
Ultimately, the idea of AI becoming a god-like entity is both intriguing and concerning, and it underscores the importance of careful and thoughtful development and regulation of artificial intelligence technologies. As we continue to advance in this field, it will be crucial to consider the potential consequences and implications of creating entities that have the potential to surpass humanity in intelligence and power.
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