10 Surprising Ways We Think AI Could Help Arizona

When Artificial Intelligence was first tested online, humans quickly fed the algorithm bad data. It didn't take long before the AI turned into a monster, a racist, sexist cesspool of horror. Computer scientists shut the experiment down in hours. 

AI isn't really intelligent. The concept is based on a machine learning model, and when garbage is fed in, garbage is returned. The lesson was learned, and it became apparent that this technology needed to be handled carefully.

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AI: Just the Facts!

The programmers behind AI have implemented some restrictions, especially in this heated political season.

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If you ask ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot a question about a political candidate, for example, you might get nothing in return, or a very generic answer.

I asked: Tell me about Donald Trump, and I get facts like the following answer supplied by Copilot:

Copilot

Donald Trump, born on June 14, 1946, is a prominent American businessman and politician. He served as the 45th President of the United States from January 20, 2017, to January 20, 2021. Before his presidency, Trump was known for his real estate empire, including properties in Manhattan and Atlantic City, and his reality TV show, "The Apprentice."

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Trump's political career began with his 2016 presidential campaign, where he ran as the Republican candidate and won the election. His presidency was marked by significant events such as tax reforms, the appointment of three Supreme Court justices, and policies on immigration and trade. He was impeached twice by the House of Representatives but acquitted by the Senate both times.

Currently, Trump remains a significant figure in American politics, frequently making headlines with his statements and actions. He continues to influence the Republican Party and is speculated to be considering another presidential run in 2024.

Is there something specific you'd like to know about Donald Trump?

If I ask:

Who should I vote for?

The answer returned is:

Copilot

Sorry, it looks like I can't chat about this. But we can move on to a different topic!

Arizona Weighs in On Artificial Intelligence

I'm a big fan of science fiction, and I deeply understand that we need to use kid gloves when unleashing this technology on society. I asked our listeners to weigh in on how they think artificial intelligence technology could be used for good in Arizona, and I got some very thoughtful responses.

Here's what our listeners had to say.

Sources: Science Daily | ZDNet | Microsoft Copilot

Part of this article was written using responses from Microsoft Copilot's AI for the purposes of example only. The rest of the article was written by a human using a standard (if flawed) human brain.