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Abu and Leo explore modern conversations about artificial intelligence through the ideas presented in Frank Herbert's Dune novels. They discuss the limitations of AI in generating new ideas, and how artificial intelligence lacks the emotional depth inherent in human artistry, raising ethical concerns about the use of artists' work without credit. Finally, they ask the all-important question: Is it time for a Butlerian Jihad?
This episode contains SPOILERS for Heretics of Dune
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(00:00) Intro
(04:16) LLMs and Other Memory
(12:08) Can AI Come Up With New Ideas?
(21:30) AI Lacks Imagination and Curiosity
(31:27) AI Can Never Create Meaningful Art
(49:35) AI Trained on Stolen Art
(01:00:45) Do We Need a Butlerian Jihad?
(01:12:03) Outro
(01:13:58) Our Ideal Dumb Phone
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Abu and Leo explore modern conversations about artificial intelligence through the ideas presented in Frank Herbert's Dune novels. They discuss the limitations of AI in generating new ideas, and how artificial intelligence lacks the emotional depth inherent in human artistry, raising ethical concerns about the use of artists' work without credit. Finally, they ask the all-important question: Is it time for a Butlerian Jihad?
This episode contains SPOILERS for Heretics of Dune
Get ad-free episodes and bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/GomJabbar
Say thank you with a tip: http://buymeacoffee.com/gomjabbar
Watch video versions of select episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@loreparty
Get yourself some custom-designed Dune swag: https://www.gomjabbarshop.com
(00:00) Intro
(04:16) LLMs and Other Memory
(12:08) Can AI Come Up With New Ideas?
(21:30) AI Lacks Imagination and Curiosity
(31:27) AI Can Never Create Meaningful Art
(49:35) AI Trained on Stolen Art
(01:00:45) Do We Need a Butlerian Jihad?
(01:12:03) Outro
(01:13:58) Our Ideal Dumb Phone
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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