* Posts by Armchair Commentator

2 publicly visible posts • joined 19 Jun 2014

Artificial intelligence is a liability

Armchair Commentator

Wont somebody think of the children!!

What about fire!, the original AI of the caveman era. One caveman, let's call him Ugg, discovers fire. He's thrilled, naturally. 'Look at me,' Ugg grunts, 'I've invented the barbecue!' But then, oh no, he accidentally sets his fur thong ablaze. Who could have foreseen that playing with fire might be dangerous? It’s not like fire is, you know, inherently hot and burny. That selfish caveman!. And what about all those naive cavemen neighbours of his, foolishly warming themselves and using fire for cooking. Fire really is a liability.

Then there’s the wheel, the AI of transportation for our ancient ancestors. 'Round and round it goes, where it stops, nobody knows!' Slap a couple of wheels on a log must have felt like the Steve Jobs of the Stone Age. But with great roundness comes great responsibility. The next thing you know, people are filing personal injury claims because the wheel-enthusiasts just invented traffic jams and road rage, you know, progress!'

So let's clamp all the wheels, ban fire, and lock up AI innovators. This progress has to stop!!

Snowden's HELPING public clouds says VMware hybrid head

Armchair Commentator

security and economics

“there is now universal acceptance that public clouds will outstrip data centers in terms of performance, security and economics.” ... I'm doubt Code Spaces would agree.