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[Yaoda]

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Hi everyone!

I am currently in the phase of writing a science fiction book that involves digital/biological virus(Neurodegenerative System or Semantic Cancer), AI, and consciousness. It is a bit complicated, i would like to ground these complex topics in logic and plausibility, rather than just pure fantasy.

I’m really excited to be here, I love reading about the latest technology and deep discussions on sci-fi concepts. I feel lucky to have found a community dedicated to this level of knowledge and look forward to participating.

So looking forward to exploring new ideas with everyone here.

Yao

 

[.Scott]

Interesting. A virus infects AI. So, you have an artificial encephalitis or meningitis. Symptoms should include confusion and seizures (a "no-brainer" for AI). Other symptoms include headaches and altered consciousness - hence your inclusion of consciousness.

AI patient: I think I am a machine.
AI doctor: This could be serious. How long have you had these thoughts?
@Yaoda : Restoring both AIs to last known good release.

Welcome to these forums - no matter your mechanics.

 

[Yaoda]

Interesting. A virus infects AI. So, you have an artificial encephalitis or meningitis. Symptoms should include confusion and seizures (a "no-brainer" for AI). Other symptoms include headaches and altered consciousness - hence your inclusion of consciousness.

AI patient: I think I am a machine.
AI doctor: This could be serious. How long have you had these thoughts?
@Yaoda : Restoring both AIs to last known good release.

Welcome to these forums - no matter your mechanics.

In fact, I have a different idea. I’m currently torn between two ideas about the origin and impact of a 'digital/biological virus' in my story.
In one version, the virus isn’t malicious code that has been designed. Instead, it is a neurodegenerative disease of the system itself. While attempting to simulate the human brain, the system encounters subjective experiences such as "pain" and "suffering". As it cannot truly experience qualia, the system misinterprets these emotional signals as 'logical bugs' or 'system noise'.
The other direction I'm considering explores the collision between human psychological needs and algorithmic compression.
I'm not sure which direction I should choose to write this book more logically and better represent the virus's manifestations and needs.

 

[.Scott]

In one version, the virus isn’t malicious code that has been designed. Instead, it is a neurodegenerative disease of the system itself. While attempting to simulate the human brain, the system encounters subjective experiences such as "pain" and "suffering". As it cannot truly experience qualia, the system misinterprets these emotional signals as 'logical bugs' or 'system noise'.

Yes. AI are commonly afflicted by such "genetic disorders".
Make sure any biological relatives are made aware.

The other direction I'm considering explores the collision between human psychological needs and algorithmic compression.

I am guessing that your AI would not only attempt to serve "human psychological needs", but would also have some. Thus your AI would not just write a requirements document for you, it would play the role of stake-holder and actually "have" those requirements. This may be a way of keeping psychoanalysts employed.

I'm not sure which direction I should choose to write this book more logically and better represent the virus's manifestations and needs.

At the end of the book, reveal that this book has all been AI contemplation and provide the AI's conclusion. For example, you may have a AI LLM chat user impatiently asking for a response ("Are you still there?) and then restating their question to your AI.