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[seventeen]

There are a ton of people all really excited about AI and how it will transform our lives. It will transform them all right. I can see nuclear war in our future.

Here I am, making a minor reminder in my calendar to call the local mechanic guy, whose name is Nick. I type "call Nick re....". Before exiting my calendar I glance at my note and see it says "call Nice re..."

The freaking "e" is no where near the K on my keyboard. The damn AI decided to change it just for the hell of it. There's no sense to it. Who is named Nice? I'm not calling the entire French city. Can you imagine discourses between world leaders as AI translates communications?

Leader 1 in a pending confrontation - "I'm pulling my guys back"

Leader 2 hears - "I'm pushing my guys up (low snicker)"

And that's just one of many, many risks, because we're depending on some nerdy jerk who's been bullied half his life to program his AI creature so it's 100% accurate. Ain't going to happen. The guy will be Carrie. Groups of people making decisions is slow, often painfully so but it's less risky than depending on one person who no one has vetted. Anyone invested in Crypto? How well do you know the inventor? I'm more inclined to trust a Central Bank than that guy. Unless of course, you're hiding a whack of laundered stuff. Then it makes sense.

[Cranky]

I'm expecting AI to make voting even more volatile and less believable.

Expect AI generated images, voices and short clips that influences an election...and no one takes responsibility.

Or my favorite...millions of AI controlled cheap drones with toxins or explosive released and killing millions of humans.

[Willie Dog]

AI is already being used to kill people

[jkr]

I recently read this story about a disgruntled employee that framed his boss after using AI to paint him as a racist.

www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/teacher-arrested-ai-generated-racist-rant-maryland-school-principal-rcna149345

[Willie Dog]

Apr 28, 2024 11:43:24 GMT -5 jkr said:

I recently read this story about a disgruntled employee that framed his boss after using AI to paint him as a racist.

www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/teacher-arrested-ai-generated-racist-rant-maryland-school-principal-rcna149345

Yep, saw that

[Polarice]

I give it a year until it is outlawed.

[IamCanadiens]

I've fiddled with it a bit at work to see how well it could create frameworks for training, facilitate meetings and much more. Figured I might as well get familiar with it, understand it and see what it had to offer. If nothing else it makes me think outside my little box and widen my point of view for many things.

[Tankdriver]

I am wondering what the effect AI will have on the workforce. If we start eliminating 25-50% of human jobs, how are people going to survive? It is already getting to the point where we are already taxed to death and the capital gains for those that do make money is set to increase even more. In a few years, my daughter will be entering the workforce full time and I know that life for her will be more difficult that what it was for me. Flip phones and small hand held cells just started to come out when I started university and I remember one of my first classes the teacher was talking about how the next generations of phones would have internet/web browsing and a camera. Electric cars was more a design and expensive idea at the time too. Rent for a 4 1/2 was $450 versus now it is closer to 1400. So to go to that to now in that short period of time (20 years), has me concerned what the next 20 will bring on my back 9 of my working life.

[Andrew]

AI won't be stealing Kent Hughes' job anytime soon:

Question: What changes will the montreal canadiens need to make in order to qualify for the playoffs next season.

Copilot

To improve their chances of making the playoffs next season, the Montreal Canadiens should consider the following steps:

Offensive Production: The Canadiens need more forwards who can consistently produce offense. This past season, only two forwards—Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield—reached at least 65 points. To compete for a playoff spot, they’ll need additional scoring threats.

Player Development: The team should focus on developing young talent. Players like Cayden Primeau and Juraj Slafkovsky have potential, but they need to meet expectations and contribute effectively. The Canadiens should invest in player development to strengthen their roster.

Center Position: Nick Suzuki’s health and consistency as a top center will be crucial. If he can elevate his game and become a reliable offensive force, it will significantly impact the team’s performance.

Fourth Line Contribution: The fourth line plays an essential role in a team’s success. Players like Cedric Paquette, Mathieu Perreault, and Ryan Poehling need to step up and contribute effectively to provide depth and balance.

By addressing these areas, the Canadiens can enhance their chances of qualifying for the playoffs in the upcoming season.

[Willie Dog]

May 2, 2024 10:43:59 GMT -5 Andrew said:

AI won't be stealing Kent Hughes' job anytime soon:

Question: What changes will the montreal canadiens need to make in order to qualify for the playoffs next season.

Copilot

To improve their chances of making the playoffs next season, the Montreal Canadiens should consider the following steps:

Offensive Production: The Canadiens need more forwards who can consistently produce offense. This past season, only two forwards—Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield—reached at least 65 points. To compete for a playoff spot, they’ll need additional scoring threats.

Player Development: The team should focus on developing young talent. Players like Cayden Primeau and Juraj Slafkovsky have potential, but they need to meet expectations and contribute effectively. The Canadiens should invest in player development to strengthen their roster.

Center Position: Nick Suzuki’s health and consistency as a top center will be crucial. If he can elevate his game and become a reliable offensive force, it will significantly impact the team’s performance.

Fourth Line Contribution: The fourth line plays an essential role in a team’s success. Players like Cedric Paquette, Mathieu Perreault, and Ryan Poehling need to step up and contribute effectively to provide depth and balance.

By addressing these areas, the Canadiens can enhance their chances of qualifying for the playoffs in the upcoming season.

The 2nd last paragraph is the best... I guess copilot needs more training on the habs roster

[HABsurd]

These large language models are trained on a corpus of material, so will necessarily be out of date. For example, ChatGPT4's last knowledge update was December 2023. So, it knows nothing of the team's performance in 2024.

Given that, I asked ChatGPT4 for trade suggestions to improve the Habs scoring. Here are the results:

Trade Proposal 1: From New York Rangers
Trade Proposal: Canadiens trade Brendan Gallagher and a 2025 second-round draft pick to the New York Rangers for Chris Kreider.
Rationale: Chris Kreider is a proven scorer and would immediately bolster Montreal’s top six. Gallagher provides leadership and a relentless style that could fit well with the Rangers’ competitive lineup, and the draft pick helps sweeten the deal.

Trade Proposal 2: From Vancouver Canucks
Trade Proposal: Canadiens trade Mike Matheson and Rafael Harvey-Pinard to the Vancouver Canucks for Brock Boeser.
Rationale: Brock Boeser offers excellent shooting and scoring capabilities. The Canadiens would give up a solid defenseman and a young forward, balancing the roster needs for both teams.

Trade Proposal 3: From Anaheim Ducks
Trade Proposal: Canadiens trade Joel Armia and a 2025 first-round draft pick to the Anaheim Ducks for Troy Terry.
Rationale: Troy Terry could provide a significant boost in skill and scoring ability on the right wing. Armia, along with a first-round pick, provides Anaheim with a capable NHL forward and a valuable asset for their rebuild.

Trade Proposal 5: From Detroit Red Wings
Trade Proposal: Canadiens trade Josh Anderson and a prospect (from their AHL affiliate) to Detroit Red Wings for Jakub Vrana.
Rationale: Vrana is known for his excellent puck handling and scoring ability, which could greatly enhance the Canadiens' offensive lines. Anderson’s physical play and a promising prospect could be attractive to Detroit, looking to add size and future talent.

Trade Proposal 6: From Nashville Predators
Trade Proposal: Canadiens trade Josh Anderson and a 2025 first-round draft pick to the Nashville Predators for Filip Forsberg.
Rationale: Forsberg brings elite scoring ability and playmaking skills, which would significantly boost Montreal's offensive capabilities. Nashville might be interested in a physical forward like Anderson and a high draft pick as they look to refresh their roster.

They read like proposals from a typical fan overestimating the value of their team's players.

[jkr]

Jakub Vrana was traded to the Blues &
I believe there are off ice issues to be resolved.

As for that last deal - Anderson & a pick for Forsberg - that's hilarious. Maybe, if Trotz doesnt see the need for a 48 goal scorer on his roster.😀

[HABsurd]

May 4, 2024 10:15:45 GMT -5 jkr said:

Jakub Vrana was traded to the Blues &
I believe there are off ice issues to be resolved.

As for that last deal - Anderson & a pick for Forsberg - that's hilarious. Maybe, if Trotz doesnt see the need for a 48 goal scorer on his roster.😀

Yes, hallucination is a problem of Large Language Models. One typically, must be interrogative — I didn't do that.

For fun, I asked ChatGPT4 to compose haikus reflecting the tenure and moments of Marc Bergeron and Kent Hughes.

Marc Bergeron

Weber for Subban,
Bold moves shook the faithful crowd,
Echoes of dissent.

Alzner’s contract weighs,
Heavy on the cap and ice,
Promises astray.

Cap space dwindled down,
Bergevin's gambles abound,
Returns seldom found.

Drouin’s lofty trade,
Sergachev’s potential swayed,
Balance mislaid.

Price’s contract vast,
A gamble for future past,
Burdened cap held fast.

In the crowd, he stands,
Watching games slip through his hands,
Plans like shifting sands.

Kent Hughes

Hughes steps in, fresh start,
Monahan’s savvy trade mark,
Hope kindles in hearts.

Dach deal sparks debate,
Debates stir over potential
Bold moves on the chessboard

Juraj, a bold choice,
Hughes's vision takes its shape,
New era's voice.

Beck in second round,
Promise in each draft pick found,
Future's foundation sound.

Anderson still here,
Rumors swirl but he stays near,
Hughes holds assets dear.

Patience as a virtue
Growth paced by deliberate steps
Seeds for tomorrow sown

*not sure why it decided to generate rhyming haikus, but there you have it.