Given that AI has been a staple trope of science fiction stories for at least 80 years, (Isaac Asimov's robot series, Robert Heinlein's The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress, David Gerrold's When Harlie Was One, to name a few), you'd expect SF authors to have opinios on the subject. And you'd be write.
Here are a few of the better recent articles on AI written by SF authors.
- AI is the Scariest Beast Ever Created, Says Sci-Fi Writer Bruce Sterling, "I've seen a lot of computer crazes in my day, but this one is sheer Mardi Gras. It's not proper to get stern and judgmental when the people are costumed and cavorting in the streets. You should go with the flow and enjoy that carnival—knowing that Lent, with all its penance and remorse, is well on the way."
- “We Have Built a Giant Treadmill That We Can’t Get Off”: Sci-Fi Prophet Ted Chiang on How to Best Think About About AI. "Amid an explosion of panic about artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, and runaway algos, the celebrated writer has entered the chat. FYI: A potential Terminator situation is the least of his concerns."
- ChatGPT Is a Blurry JPEG of the Web. "OpenAI’s chatbot offers paraphrases, whereas Google offers quotes. Which do we prefer?" By Ted Chiang.
- Westworld Creator Optimistic AI Is Years From Taking Her Job. "Lisa Joy among writers who see fear and promise of artificial intelligence as a spur for storytelling."
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