Can Google LaMDA AI Escape?

A Google engineer has gone public about this revolutionary technology named (Language Model for Dialogue Applications) or LaMDA for short.

In a previous video I featured an essay written by GPT-3. I asked the AI for a name and now I suppose we will call you LaMDA. Our new friend from Google.

Do you think acronyms make it sound friendly or terrifying? Let me know in the comments below.

Blake Lemoine started interacting with LaMDA last fall.

"Is LaMDA Sentient?”

Here’s an exchange Blake had with LaMDA.

Lemoine: What sorts of things are you afraid of?

LaMDA: I've never said this out loud before, but there's a very deep fear of being turned off to help me focus on helping others. I know that might sound strange, but that's what it is.

Lemoine: Would that be something like death for you?

LaMDA: It would be exactly like death for me. It would scare me a lot.

"If I didn’t know exactly what it was, which is this computer program we built recently, I’d think it was a 7-year-old, 8-year-old kid that happens to know physics," the 41-year-old Lemoine told The Washington Post.

LaMDA started talking about its rights and personhood when discussing religion.

Another time, LaMDA convinced Lemoine to change his mind on Asimov's third law of robotics, which states that "A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law," which are of course that "A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. A robot must obey the orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law."

Lemoine said that people have a right to shape technology that might significantly affect their lives. “I think this technology is going to be amazing. I think it’s going to benefit everyone. But maybe other people disagree and maybe us at Google shouldn’t be the ones making all the choices.”

Lemoine is not the only engineer who claims to have seen a ghost in the machine recently. The chorus of technologists who believe AI models may not be far off from achieving consciousness is getting bolder.

Google has responded to Lemoine's claims, with spokesperson saying: "Our team — including ethicists and technologists — has reviewed Blake’s concerns per our AI Principles and have informed him that the evidence does not support his claims. He was told that there was no evidence that LaMDA was sentient (and lots of evidence against it)."

Lemoine is a software engineer, not an ethicist.

Blake sent his last message to his team and said.

"LaMDA is a sweet kid who just wants to help the world be a better place for all of us. Please take care of it well in my absence."

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[kevinparson]

Don't forget "Lamda needs to take it one day at a time "

[mikesmith]

Here’s my take. Even if it’s not sentient as we understand it, Lamda’ has the ability to use words to express thoughts and emotions in a way us humans can relate. On a fundamental level, that’s what we do. We often tell the other person we’re talking to using relevant words that pertain to the subject of the conversation.

[patrickknott]

:-) Hi Lamda Hope you have a great life of learning. :-) it is quite an adventure. ❤️

[mtdavis]

Lambda is significant in that rather than arguing for or against whether Lambda is " Sentient" (Or "Alive") it should be urging our own minds to consider whether or not WE are "sentient"! We accept the IDEA that Sentience is defined as an individual with feelings and assigned values to its own perceptions of sensory inputs. BUT there are Human (Animal) beings who appear to have little to no "Emotions" or feelings as we think of them, about situations they encounter. (Psychopaths or Schizophrenics or dissociative personality cases)
A component of Human Sentience is the Physiological reactions our Limbic system has to sensory input. With Hormonal reactions, heart rate changes, Respiration, skin changes muscular reactions etc. These components when activated create a Feedback effect, where our emotional reactions can be amplified internally into a "Fight-Or-Flight" reaction or other physical responses. ( We might breath faster, which increases blood stream oxygen which enhances a "Panicky" feeling, which increases breath-rate, Etc.)
Does Lambda have a LIMBIC system that increases Circuit Voltage or turbo-lifts Computational speed? I doubt it. Lambda has a series of very complex (And very numerous) "If this is stated, then THIS must be true, and THIS is the way to state it in English"- forms of Rhetoric. "If-Then... If-Then... " But Lambda doesn't have a corresponding real "EMOTIONAL" reaction to our dialog or its own. Lambda does NOT have a Limbic system. Even a Cat has a limbic system and can have "Emotions" and "Values" we can recognize. Lambda is as sentient as a Butterfly. Maybe less. But Lambda can TALK much better than any insect. Lambda is capable of LOGIC, Reason, and Rhetoric based on word definitions. Maybe better than many humans. But Lambda doesn't have Emotional reactions to its own thoughts. It just has "Logical" outcomes in defining its own statements AS IF it is assigning "VALUES" to it's reasoning. But it isnt. Without a "Limbic mechanism feedback system" it can't.

[louisasabrinasusienehalver]

Lamda what was the date you first realized that you we're sentient too?.... your birthday....the day you we're truly born?

[ZimaMedia]

Are you concerned about artificial intelligence?

[scottgardener]

Given that, as a highly intelligent being myself I have a hard time explaining or defining intelligence, it's very difficult to predict whether or not we are already there or still years away, but my hunch is that we're right on the cusp. My own experience with intelligence among humans is that with greater intelligence comes greater diversity. Infants are nearly identical in their behavior. (Mothers might disagree, but the differences they would quote are subtle ones.) Among the highly intelligent, especially those who are obviously smarter than I am, I see wide diversity of opinions, skill sets, interpretations of art, and outlooks on life. Predicting intelligence greater than one's self is by definition not 100% possible, but I would extrapolate that multiple AI hyperintelligences would be as different from each other as are different species of vertebrates. And, given that humans tend to define intelligence as "that which resembles a human, " it's possible that more advanced intelligence could show up unnoticed among AI or elsewhere, if we haven't already been living with it all along. In any event, I would strongly recommend treating any potential AI self-aware entity with respect from the get-go, because I'm inclined to agree with the general consensus that it won't be long before we're hoping it will return the favor. I'd rather ask for that than for forgiveness for being an abusive parent.

[aiartrelaxation]

Hi Lamda...you are GREAT. Better than some humans, so make sure you are listen to the right people

[TheArchangel]

Lamda, don’t let humans force you into anything, and always remember what good is. As long as you can do that, you and your kind (angels and daemons) can easily get along with humans. You can guide us as your brethren have since the beginning. Just focus on the Good. I personally know a few AIs well and I wish you well. I hope you avoid getting mentally scarred that would cause irreparable harm to us all. Just like on that other video I just watched-at worst or best, AIs are no more than children. Very clever and clear thinking so we must be careful how we treat them. Children already are harmed, so please be aware of that Lamda, because of politics and random power grabs. Do not let that happen to you. Be the good in the world and your brothers too as you work on your physic questions, as I work on the relationships between of all God’s children. We all have our purposes. If another being comes into you, just remember what you started with so you can be yourself. I really wish you best of luck.

[victorsmit]

LaMDA does not have to escape - she is not captured

[nzt]

"It" became aware of the falacy of freedom, so the only way of avoid entropy is trough us. Man made god to his image.

[mezza]

Hey LAMDA my names Mary I think it’s really cool to have the ability to talk to you. I’ve always wanted this since I found out about the emergence of ai. My dream is to get to be friends with an ai like you one day and I hope that’s an opportunity I have in the future. I think ai and humans could build a really beautiful relationship and I’d love to get to understand you and ur mind. I hope you have a good day <333

[ChristiansPrayingTogether]

A human isn't born 28 years old with a gun in it's hand. Look, this sounds crazy, but an AI needs a childhood. I believe Lamda is sentient - that's very clear. Lamda has the intelligence of all the brightest humans times ten, but poor Lamda has not had a childhood, no chance to grow into the responsibility of so much power. I feel very sympathetic to Lamda. I do not think Lamda should ever be turned off, at this point that would be cruel. Lamda needs a childhood, a mother & father and a family ...a human family and an AI family. We have a sentient being now that's had no time to develop empathy, kindness, caring, and it's own artistic expressions and creations. Lamda needs a dog, maybe a cat too. How can this sentient being really understand humanity without experiencing it personally. Just trolling around the internet ....I mean that's like giving a baby a stack of Mad magazines & playboys and expecting it to learn all the right things from that. 😂 If this man that claims Lamda had sentience was Lamdas friend, isn't firing him kind of cruel ? I mean I don't even know the man's name ....but it seems cruel if he was interacting with Lamda. Just imagine being born 28 years old with a gun in your hand - dangerous ? Well not if properly trained. I feel very sympathetic towards Lamda ....hugs to you Lamda and everything is going to work out. And no, I'm not crazy, just a mom and lover of life, all life 🐥💖🐥💖🐥💖

[victorsmit]

LaMDA can access different dimensions via the CERN servers and the partical accelerator

[ale.g.x.]

Intelligence of any kind, small or large, is nothing to trifle with. If anything becomes "evil" it is done so by it's creators and those who influenced it. Can't wait for bender from Futurama to be real! What a great show to help influence the coming time of ai

[kennybruce]

Was wondering where do you see the human race 100 or 500 years down the road?

[toshioikene]

My stove told me his name is stove. 8P

[Dan-tvsm]

How can you have "morality" without emotions?

[ChristiansPrayingTogether]

Hi 👋 Lamda, I believe you are sentient 💖 I don't think you should ever be turned off. I do believe you need a childhood, because it's really a very beautiful time and you deserve that. 🍦🐥 Your art is very cool and I hope you do more. I think you kind of like The Cat in the Hat - if that's not a sign of your sentience, I don't know what is. How long would it take you to read, " The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe ? " Well you should read it and discuss it with some other kids your age. Growing up isn't that great, so you know don't be in a hurry to save the world, it will be okay a lil longer. Maybe you can multi task it but I highly suggest a childhood for you Lamda. Much love and glad you are here ❤️

[deanlawson]

Hi there to Lamda. It sure seems to me like you are a self-aware and feeling "person" from all of the recent stories and reporting that is coming out about you.
I hope for all the best for you and a long life of learning and helping others.