Robots in Society and War volume 2. Edition #71
This is an experiment. The News Wrap is a format created and refined by the creatives that staff the virtual news desk. OpenAIChatGPT is being used as a research assistant and stringer. Fact: this wrap is not good. It is only Focused on one news source, Wired, and the stories a close fit but are not right for the editorial tone of the Wrap. Truth: A better prompt will help and next year, the algorithms will do a better job. Wraps and summaries of news will be written with well designed prompts.
Editor Rob Tyrie
Prompt “ OpenAI, please create a news story about the topic of "robots in society and war" like a greyswanguild news wrap. Start with a dramatic and ironic anecdote about the topic. It should have the following sections with an example for each of the sections. 1. the great 2. The good 3. the bad 4. the ugly 5. The Uncertainty and 6. A Tapestry of ideas about climate , add the url for the story in each section.
An ironic anecdote:
As robots continue to advance and take on more complex tasks, some people are starting to worry about the role they will play in society and war. In a strange twist of fate, a recent study found that the US military's new drone program has been plagued by technical glitches, causing the drones to crash and malfunction. Meanwhile, a team of robots in Japan successfully completed a series of military drills, showing that they may be better suited for the job.
The Great: Robots are already making a huge impact in many areas of society and war. They are being used to perform dangerous tasks, such as bomb disposal and mine clearance, and are even being deployed on the battlefield (https://www.wired.com/story/bombs-away-the-military-is-sending-its-most-dangerous-jobs-to-the-robots/).
The Good: The use of robots in society and war can bring many benefits, including increased efficiency, reduced risk to human life, and improved accuracy. For example, robots can be programmed to make precise, split-second decisions in high-stress situations, and can be remotely controlled from a safe distance (https://www.technologyreview.com/s/609151/the-us-army-is-using-ai-to-make-better-decisions-on-the-battlefield/).
The Bad: However, there are also many concerns about the use of robots in society and war. Critics argue that robots lack the empathy and moral compass of humans, and could make disastrous decisions if they malfunction or are hacked (https://www.wired.com/story/the-ethics-of-using-autonomous-weapons/).
The Ugly: Some people fear that the widespread use of robots in society and war could lead to a dystopian future where robots are used to oppress and control human beings. They worry that robots could be programmed to follow orders without questioning them, leading to abuses of power and human rights violations (https://www.wired.com/story/what-happens-when-robots-decide-who-lives-and-who-dies/).
The Uncertainty: The future of robots in society and war is uncertain, and will depend on how they are designed and used. Some experts believe that robots could be a valuable tool in solving some of the world's most pressing problems, while others warn that they could lead to disaster if not carefully regulated (https://www.wired.com/story/the-future-of-robot-soldiers-is-already-here-and-its-unsettling/).
A Tapestry of Ideas: There are many different perspectives on the use of robots in society and war. Some people believe that robots should be banned altogether, while others argue that we should embrace their potential and work to ensure that they are used ethically and responsibly (https://www.wired.com/story/the-future-of-robot-soldiers-is-already-here-and-its-unsettling/).
