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More Anthropic researchers warn of AI’s perils but Musk dismisses ‘psyop’

More Anthropic researchers warn of AI’s perils but Musk dismisses ‘psyop’ — comic strip

The script

Panel 1

Alex stands in front of a whiteboard, scribbling excitedly. Sam sits across from him, arms crossed.

Alex: We're almost there! AI could be the key to curing all diseases and extending human life by thousands of years! It's a win-win, I tell you!

Sam: I'm sure you’re right, but isn’t the main risk that it could also make us all disappear? Remember, we’re still talking about a machine that we barely understand.

Panel 2

Sam and Alex are looking at a smartphone screen, scrolling through different news articles. Sam taps the screen.

Sam: Look at this. More researchers are warning of AI’s perils. It's like they're all in on some grand conspiracy.

Alex: But wait, Sam. These people must be trying to set us up. It's their way of making us more cautious. They're playing a mind game on us.

Panel 3

Robin enters the room, looking nonchalant as usual. He has a smirk on his face.

Robin: Hey, I've got a new theory. Maybe it's all a setup to make us more cautious. If it’s true, then we’re all in on the same prank. Time to start a petition for a holiday from AI research!

Alex: A holiday from AI? Sounds perfect to me, Robin. Let’s take a break and focus on something that doesn’t have a mind of its own.

Sam: But what if it’s not a mind game? What if they’re right about the real risks? We can’t afford to ignore them.

Robin: Maybe we can’t ignore them, but we can make sure we’re all in on the same joke. Time to play along and see where this leads.

Alex: Sounds like a plan, Sam. Let’s start our AI holiday today!

Sam: Or at least until we figure out who’s telling the truth.

Robin: Or until we figure out who’s setting us up.

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