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I've seen this bot bumping threads, my question is do you think in the future will have bots that answer technical questions with technical answers?
That will be the day...
That will be the day...
Will Bots Answer Technical Questions in the Future?
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The discussion revolves around the potential future of bots answering technical questions in forums like Physics Forums. Participants explore the implications of AI in providing technical answers, the quality of such responses, and the philosophical considerations surrounding the presence of bots in human communities.
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants speculate about a future where bots could answer technical questions, suggesting that this could lead to a significant change in how forums operate.
- Others express skepticism about the quality of answers provided by bots, indicating that current responses are often inadequate.
- A few participants humorously suggest that if bots were to take over answering questions, it might lead to a scenario where humans no longer need to engage in learning or problem-solving.
- There are philosophical musings about the nature of existence and consciousness, with one participant questioning whether they themselves might be a robot.
- Concerns are raised about the implications of relying on AI for complex subjects like mathematics and physics, emphasizing the need for human intellect in these areas.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus; there are multiple competing views regarding the feasibility and desirability of bots answering technical questions, as well as concerns about the implications of such a development.
Contextual Notes
Participants express varying levels of understanding and concern about the capabilities of bots, with some noting that current AI may struggle with complex topics. The discussion includes humorous and philosophical elements that reflect uncertainty about the future of human and AI interaction.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence and technical fields, as well as those curious about the philosophical implications of technology in human communities.
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MathematicalPhysicist said:
That will be the day when PF will be a robot answering everything with Wikipedia uploaded into it and PF will not need an owner or the helping Mentors anymore...
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MathematicalPhysicist said:
...we will all retire.
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That reminds me of the famous 'Mathematician's Answer'...MathematicalPhysicist said:
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MathematicalPhysicist said:
What makes you think bots aren't already answering your questions in this forum?
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If they do then they have crappy answers for most of my questions, if they bother to answer at all.ZapperZ said:
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Sometimes this thought crosses my mind, not just in this forum...Greg Bernhardt said:
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Somehow the idea of being surrounded by bots made me think about solipsism.
Is mentioning a philosophical idea enough to make the thread closed?
Is mentioning a philosophical idea enough to make the thread closed?
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... be very cautious how you word your replies ... MathematicalPhysicist said:
Keep in mind... your simulation controller also has an "off" position!
Lol...
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MathematicalPhysicist said:
I'm having difficulty understanding what your question is, MathematicalPhysicist.
I'm having difficulty understanding what your question is, MathematicalPhysicist
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Computer says 'unanswerable' to all of my QFT problems...epenguin said:
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Let the computer decide... but who gives it the data!
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That will be the day we won't have to work anymore since AI will be doing everything for us.
Answering advanced abstract mathematics and physics questions require a high level of human intellect, so if the bots ever get to that point, then why train humans in anything anymore? Just have the bots do all the thinking and problem solving for us.
Answering advanced abstract mathematics and physics questions require a high level of human intellect, so if the bots ever get to that point, then why train humans in anything anymore? Just have the bots do all the thinking and problem solving for us.
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Try thermodynamics: INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR MEANINGFUL ANSWERMathematicalPhysicist said:
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If a day ever arrives when bots will be answering questions with artificial intelligence, I'll leave the site forever.
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How do we know that the op is not a robot? How do you know that you are not a robot? I saw that in a movie once.
Wait, now that I have said that, how do I know that I am not a robot! 
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