AI Expert Predicts Fall of Generative AI Bots in Next Few Years
An artificial intelligence expert has issued a stark warning about the impending downfall of AI minions. During South by Southwest 2024 in Austin, Texas, Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz expressed his apprehensions regarding the future of AI technology.
The AI Bots Avalanche
Professor Kowalkiewicz painted a grim picture by describing an imminent “bots*** avalanche.” He cleverly utilized the term bots*** as a playful twist on a commonly used derogatory expression. According to him, this avalanche is inevitable as certain AI bots responsible for generating online content are gradually deteriorating.
Self-Learning AI Algorithms
These AI algorithms, particularly those employed by ChatGPT models, acquire knowledge and understanding from the vast reservoir of content available on the internet. As AI continues to churn out content, Professor Kowalkiewicz cautioned that these bots will soon begin learning from themselves.
Bots Eating Themselves
The expert vividly depicted this scenario as the bots consuming themselves, akin to a carnivorous and befuddled snake devouring its own tail. He highlighted the growing sentiment within the community that generative AI is not as effective as it used to be. Even OpenAI acknowledged the lackluster performance of ChatGPT, signaling potential issues within the model.
Downfall of AI Bots
Professor Kowalkiewicz believes that the downfall of AI bots is inevitable within the coming years. He speculates that generative AI models will exhaust their resources of fresh content, leading them to generate nonsensical outputs. This phenomenon has already manifested in the form of erroneous Google Search results resulting from misinformation in AI-generated content.
Impact on Information Consumption
Should an AI avalanche of this nature occur, it could significantly impact the quality of information we consume and erode the trustworthiness of online content. Professor Kowalkiewicz delves deeper into these implications in his latest book, The Economy of Algorithms: AI and the Rise of the Digital Minions.
By examining the potential pitfalls of generative AI technology, Professor Kowalkiewicz urges for caution and foresight in the development and deployment of AI systems to ensure a responsible and sustainable digital future.