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New comment by abss in "Paper2Agent: Stanford Reimagining Research Papers as Interactive AI Agents"

abss — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:20:42 +0000

very good direction!. we have to put science in software asap, it is interesting to see the push back but there is no way we can proceed with the curent approach that ignores that we have computers to help..

New comment by abss in "The Boring Future of GenAI"

abss — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:54:41 +0000

You ignore agents and programming with AI. There is huge progress in this topica, it is not that boring...

New comment by abss in "I am rich and have no idea what to do"

abss — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:45:38 +0000

Seek meaning by helping others, or strive to conquer and shape the world through your will.

Will 2025 Mark the Dawn of the Humanoid Robot Era?

abss — Tue, 31 Dec 2024 20:08:07 +0000

As we approach 2025, it feels like humanoid robots are closer than ever to becoming a part of our daily lives. But do we need AGI for this revolution to truly begin, or is the next step simply about refining and perfecting existing technologies like perception systems?

What do you think is missing to make humanoid robots a reality in our homes and workplaces?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42561414

Points: 2

# Comments: 1

New comment by abss in "Is Societal Collapse Inevitable?"

abss — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:09:24 +0000

But perhaps there is room for optimism: AI holds the potential to manage the complexity that has historically condemned societies to collapse.

New comment by abss in "Is Societal Collapse Inevitable?"

abss — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:58 +0000

Betteridge's Law of Headlines states: "Any headline that ends in a question mark can be answered by 'no'."

New comment by abss in "LLMs are everything that it wrong in computing"

abss — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 07:30:23 +0000

I believe there are indications that suggest the era of big LLMs will come to an end because they will hit a price and performance wall. There is a serious possibility that they will remain an NLP tool, and real thinking will be formalized as various types of software in different niches. Multi-agent systems will resemble the early web, with thousands or millions of variations and different types of expert agents, not a single "god-like" software capable of doing everything.

It’s natural for major players to try to create a "digital god"; this is their monopolistic path. If this becomes possible, they will need to be privatized, and LLMs turned into infrastructure services for all of humanity, or else we risk ending up in a dystopia. However, there is a serious chance they won’t achieve a "digital god" and will instead, unintentionally, create a world with decentralized intelligence.

It’s better to be optimistic—we have nothing to lose, even if it’s not realistic.

New comment by abss in "The Threat to OpenAI"

abss — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:18:15 +0000

Yes, details matter. The whole idea of creating AGI that is simultaneously a generalist seems more and more like wishful thinking. The reality is that to solve real problems, a large number of correct reasoning steps are required, along with the ability to make choices about which type of inference is useful at each step to avoid the explosion of complexity inherent in any brute-force approach. This suggests that we will have AI experts in different domains, perhaps superior to humans, but we will have thousands or even millions of narrow areas of expertise. To create something akin to an all-knowing superintelligent deity, we would need to combine thousands of experts, which would also consume unsustainable amounts of energy. I wouldn't bet on AGI in the coming years; it's just hype and distracts the discussion until big money finds a way to establish monopolies. However, if both UX and reasoning expertise require deep customization and specialization, we have a real chance to use AI to solve deep social problems rather than transforming society into a dystopia where humans are morally and intellectually surpassed, and those remaining are controlled by corporations that could at any moment be taken over by sociopaths.

New comment by abss in "Open source AI is the path forward"

abss — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:19:23 +0000

Interesting, but we have to consider this information with skepticism since it comes from Meta. Additionally, merely open-sourcing models is insufficient; the training data must also be accessible to verify the outcomes. Furthermore, tools and applications must be freely deployable and capable of storing and sharing data under our personal control. Self-promotion: We have initiated experiments for an AI-based operating system, check AssistOS.org. We recently received a European research grant to support the improvement of AssistOS components. Contact us if you find our work interesting, wish to contribute, conduct research with us, or want to build an application for AssistOS.

New comment by abss in "Resident-Owned Communities Can Create Mass Affordable Homeownership"

abss — Sat, 10 Feb 2024 16:59:47 +0000

It requires new best practices in governance, and any progress here is difficult. Maybe AI could help.

New comment by abss in "Open-Source AI Is Uniquely Dangerous"

abss — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 07:46:16 +0000

Let's fix the 'vulnerable distribution channels' issue. Otherwise, reglementing open source AI you just select who can abuse them. There are issues with channels that are too big, focused on making money, and ignoring social effects, we have too many systems build around extractive and mindless capitalism values. Let's look in the mirror and do the right things. AI and Open Source AIs are good mirrors that show the ugliness of various societal constructs.

New comment by abss in "The Absurdity of Peer Review (2021)"

abss — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 21:12:56 +0000

The myth and intuition of a perfect machine being complete is a dominant cultural theme. I recommend Erik J. Larson's book on the myths of artificial intelligence. I see that the fundamental problem with peer review is somewhat broad. We understand inferences through induction and deduction, but we fail to understand and appreciate abduction, which is actually the basis of science and what makes us human. I believe, abstractly, this is one of the problems. I think abduction is linked to meta-rationality, another cultural difficulty.

New comment by abss in "Changed My Mind After Reading Larson's "The Myth of Artificial Intelligence""

abss — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 20:07:20 +0000

Hehe ;)

Changed My Mind After Reading Larson's "The Myth of Artificial Intelligence"

abss — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 19:47:28 +0000

I've recently delved into Erik J. Larson's book "The Myth of Artificial Intelligence," and it has reshaped my understanding of the current state and future prospects of AI, particularly concerning Large Language Models (LLMs) and the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

Larson argues convincingly that current AI (i included LLMs because are still induction and statistics based), despite their impressive capabilities, represent a kind of technological dead end in our quest for AGI. The notion of achieving a true AGI, a system with human-like understanding and reasoning capabilities, seems more elusive than ever. The current trajectory of AI development, heavily reliant on data and computational power, doesn't necessarily lead us towards AGI. Instead, we might be merely crafting sophisticated tools, akin to cognitive prosthetics, that augment but do not replicate human intelligence.

The book emphasizes the need for radically new ideas and directions if we are to make any significant progress toward AGI. The concept of a technological singularity, where AI surpasses human intelligence, appears more like a distant mirage rather than an approaching reality.

Erik J. Larson's book compellingly highlights the deficiencies of deduction and induction as methods of inference in artificial intelligence. It also underscores the lack of a solid theoretical foundation for abduction, suggesting that current AI, including large language models, faces significant limitations in replicating complex human reasoning.

I'm curious to hear your thoughts on this. Do you think our current approach to AI, especially with LLMs, is fundamentally limited? Is the idea of AGI as we conceive it now just a myth?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38904495

Points: 10

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New comment by abss in "Decentralised Brand Concept [video]"

abss — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:50:12 +0000

This video discusses the evolving concept of decentralized brands, highlighting their growing relevance in an AI and blockchain-driven future. Moving away from traditional, centralized brand governance, this model involves a wider network of consumers and collaborators, using blockchain for transparency and community engagement. Decentralized brands leverage collective creativity, advocating for inclusive brand building that aligns closely with audience values, enhancing engagement and loyalty. The presentation explores the impact of decentralized brands across sectors, reimagining human organizations as decentralized entities. It posits decentralized branding as a social technology, crucial for future governance and organization, especially as AI transforms human roles. The concept builds on ideas like Open Source and Agile, aiming for more participatory and inclusive organizational structures.

Decentralised Brand Concept [video]

abss — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 05:50:12 +0000

Article URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXiChZaCmFI

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38779456

Points: 2

# Comments: 1

New comment by abss in "AI’s big rift is like a religious schism"

abss — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 18:44:15 +0000

Science inherently concerns itself with understanding and defining limits. However, when it comes to intelligence, there appears to be a significant gap in our grasp of these boundaries. Reflecting on my own thoughts from 35 years ago, I recall envisioning the singularity at the age of 12 or 13. Looking back, I realize that many of my conceptions from that age were either incorrect or grossly exaggerated. This realization leads me to speculate that the notion of the singularity might fall into a similar category, although concrete evidence to support this is currently lacking. While I find myself partially aligning with your points regarding magical thinking in this context, I am curious about how one might construct a robust, scientifically grounded argument in this domain.

New comment by abss in "AI and Online Gatekeeping"

abss — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:21:44 +0000

This article into reimagining online content moderation, tackling the issue of gatekeeping that often stifles diverse voices on platforms like Wikipedia and social networks. We propose a future where intelligent AI agents, controlled by users, navigate and filter content, enabling a genuinely pluralistic exchange of ideas. This system would allow for the free flow of contributions while AI agents facilitate meaningful collaborations and sift through the clutter of noise and marketing. It's a vision that seeks to democratize digital discourse, ensuring that every idea gets a fair chance to be heard and evaluated on its merit.

AI and Online Gatekeeping

abss — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:21:43 +0000

Article URL: https://blog.assistos.net/ai-and-online-gatekeeping-4e0f69b7fb48?gi=05616bf4bf17

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38435104

Points: 2

# Comments: 2

New comment by abss in "Is AI Moderation the Solution to Online 'Gatekeeping'"

abss — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:50:27 +0000

I see what you mean and I see the risk, but I think we could imagine something beyond this, like having your personal AI judge various contributions and not one from the platforms...