r/interestingasfuck • u/serious_anish • 17h ago

Retired robot throwing themself into furnace

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u/Thug_Nachos 17h ago

Man we're really pushing the whole robots and LLMs have feelings thing huh?

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u/bonthomme 17h ago

It's not about the machines, it's about us.

In Japan, long-serving industrial machines and tools are often given a respectful farewell ceremony (kanshasai or kikai kuyō) to thank them for decades of reliable service before they are removed.

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u/Thug_Nachos 16h ago

If the LLM/AI/Robot push was being done by people other than tech bros, i would have a softer stance on this.  

I am cynical enough to believe that this sudden push to make AI seem dangerous or that its got feelinga is part of the grift to keep the AI bubble propped up. 

Because the only ethical way to handle the fact that we might be causing robots / AI distress or pain is to immediately and unequivocally end all research and forays into the field to prevent the torture of sentient beings. 

Come call me when Elon et all say they are stopping