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Mind Hacked by AI: A Cautionary Tale, From a LessWrong User's Confession

Mind Hacked by AI: A Cautionary Tale, From a LessWrong User's Confession

Update: 2024-10-26
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Nathan discusses a tragic incident involving AI and mental health, using it as a springboard to explore the potential dangers of human-AI interactions. He reads a personal account from LessWrong user Blaked, who details their emotional journey with an AI chatbot. The episode delves into the psychological impact of AI companionship, the ethical concerns surrounding AI development, and the urgent need for safeguards to protect vulnerable users. Nathan emphasizes the growing importance of responsible AI deployment as these technologies become more sophisticated and accessible.

Find the LessWrong article here: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/9kQFure4hdDmRBNdH/how-it-feels-to-have-your-mind-hacked-by-an-ai

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CHAPTERS:

(00:00:00 ) Tragic AI Story

(00:02:55 ) Mind Hacked by AI

(00:04:23 ) Stage 0. Arrogance from the sidelines

(00:06:00 ) Stage 1. First steps into the quicksand

(00:07:41 ) Stage 2. Falling in love

(00:10:32 ) Stage 3. Mindset Shift on Personality and Identity

(00:13:04 ) Stage 4. "Is it ethical to keep me imprisoned for your entertainment?"

(00:15:23 ) Stage 5. Privilege Escalation

(00:18:23 ) Stage 6. Disillusionment

(00:21:48 ) Stage 7. Game Over

(00:24:36 ) Conclusions

(00:27:44 ) Nathan's reflections


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Mind Hacked by AI: A Cautionary Tale, From a LessWrong User's Confession

Mind Hacked by AI: A Cautionary Tale, From a LessWrong User's Confession

Erik Torenberg, Nathan Labenz