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9secondkox2 said:

This. Article could really do without that last line. 

It’s not like a hostile press didn’t earn it. 

The real story here is that Twitter is on the up and up and is looking forward to a bright future. With smart, successful people at the helm.

Can’t wait to see it become “X.” Will dominate. 

danox said:

If the full the range of Mac computers were for sale to the public, Apple probably would’ve been up in Mac Computer sales, when compared to last year’s quarter at the same time. 

JP234 said:

gatorguy said:

JP234 said:

fastasleep said:

JP234 said:

radarthekat said:

JP234 said:

I asked ChatGPT:

"Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors?"

Its answer was:

"Yes, there is a potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors. As with any new technology, there are risks associated with its use, and AR/VR headsets are no exception.

One potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of privacy. These devices have the potential to collect a significant amount of personal data, including images of individuals and their surroundings. Bad actors could potentially use this data for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft, stalking, or other forms of harassment.

Another potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of cybercrime. These devices are connected to the internet, and bad actors could potentially use them to gain access to sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data.

Additionally, there is a risk that bad actors could use AR/VR headsets to create and disseminate misleading or harmful content. For example, they could create deepfake videos that appear to be real but are actually completely fabricated.

Overall, it is important for individuals and organizations to be aware of these risks and take steps to mitigate them, such as using strong passwords, limiting access to personal data, and being cautious about the content they view and share through AR/VR headsets.

Maybe your question should have been,

ChatGPT:

"Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"

fair point! So I did:

ChatGPT:

"Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"

Yes, there is potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR technology. Here are a few examples:

[ ... ]

That you're justifying your ridiculous handwringing over an emerging technology by asking an LLM chatbot what it thinks is hilarious.

Literally all of those things it listed are and have been possible with computers in general for decades. Some could even be applied to TV, radio, print, carrier pigeons...

Well, enjoy your new headset. I'm sure you'll be fine.

I'm sure at least a couple of our members will pay handsomely for the privilege of being product beta-testers. Two years from now, there would be a much more refined model expected, and likely more value for dollar, making this initial one no more than a collector's curiosity. 

I'm sure you're right. And I'm sure that we're all fools to believe we can control an advanced machine intelligence, capable of enabling mechanical and electronic devices to tap into our minds by controlling our sensory inputs, devices such as AR/VR/MR headsets, or whatever semantic distinctions we care make. I'll be gone when the event horizon is reached leaving no escape from an unfathomable intelligence that exists to perpetuate itself, and technology no longer serves us, we serve technology. For that, I'm grateful.

JP234 said:

fastasleep said:

JP234 said:

radarthekat said:

JP234 said:

I asked ChatGPT:

"Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors?"

Its answer was:

"Yes, there is a potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors. As with any new technology, there are risks associated with its use, and AR/VR headsets are no exception.

One potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of privacy. These devices have the potential to collect a significant amount of personal data, including images of individuals and their surroundings. Bad actors could potentially use this data for nefarious purposes, such as identity theft, stalking, or other forms of harassment.

Another potential misuse of AR/VR headsets is in the area of cybercrime. These devices are connected to the internet, and bad actors could potentially use them to gain access to sensitive information, such as passwords or financial data.

Additionally, there is a risk that bad actors could use AR/VR headsets to create and disseminate misleading or harmful content. For example, they could create deepfake videos that appear to be real but are actually completely fabricated.

Overall, it is important for individuals and organizations to be aware of these risks and take steps to mitigate them, such as using strong passwords, limiting access to personal data, and being cautious about the content they view and share through AR/VR headsets.

Maybe your question should have been,

ChatGPT:

"Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"

fair point! So I did:

ChatGPT:

"Is there potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR headsets?"

Yes, there is potential for AR/VR headsets to be misused by bad actors in ways unique to AR/VR technology. Here are a few examples:

[ ... ]

That you're justifying your ridiculous handwringing over an emerging technology by asking an LLM chatbot what it thinks is hilarious.

Literally all of those things it listed are and have been possible with computers in general for decades. Some could even be applied to TV, radio, print, carrier pigeons...

Sure, I remember when smoke signals were used to promote profit agendas through mind control. Those were the days!