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DoxxThis1 t1_j77z3s1 wrote

Reply to comment by mr_birrd in [D] Are large language models dangerous? by spiritus_dei

A model can't walk around, but an unconstrained model could persuade gullible humans to perform actions on its behalf.

The idea was explored in the movie Colossus.

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mr_birrd t1_j783pta wrote

Well very many humans can persuade gullible humans to perform actions on their behalf. Problem are people. Furthermore I actually would trust a LLM more than the average human.

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DoxxThis1 t1_j784juk wrote

In line with the OP's point, acknowledging that "the problem are people" would not change the outcome.

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mr_birrd t1_j784tz3 wrote

Will is it then the "dangers of scaling LLM" or "even with top notch technology people are just people".

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