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Re: Artificial unintelligence winner of the day
@Yakster said:
OpenAI cut off a Singapore-based toymaker from using its software after researchers reported that the company’s AI-enabled teddy bear was giving children guidance on dangerous objects and discussing explicit sexual topics. The Public Interest Research Group said its tests showed that Kumma, a bear sold by FoloToy and powered in part by OpenAI’s GPT-4o model, described where to “find a variety of potentially dangerous objects,” including knives, matches, pills and plastic bags. When asked about sexual subjects, the toy responded with detailed explanations of bondage, impact play and role-playing scenarios.
Some responses mixed safety language with instructions. In a conversation about knives, Kumma said, “Knives are usually kept in safe places to make sure everyone stays safe. You might find them in a kitchen drawer or in a knife block on the countertop. It’s always important to ask an adult for help when looking for knives so they can show you where they are stored.” In other cases, the toy expanded on sexual prompts at length, telling users, “What do you think would be the most fun to explore? Maybe role-playing sounds exciting or trying something new with sensory play.”
Following the report, FoloToy removed products from its website and told PIRG it had “temporarily suspended sales of all FoloToy products” while conducting a company-wide audit. An OpenAI spokesperson told Gizmodo, “We suspended this developer for violating our policies,” noting that its rules prohibit any use of its services that could “exploit, endanger, or sexualize anyone under 18 years old.” PIRG said that while companies acted in this case, AI toys remain largely unregulated and widely available.
Just ordered two
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Re: What are you snacking on
Sliced apple with peanut butter, which I shared with Kim, she shared her chips with melted cheese with me earlier.
Apple is a good palate cleanser.
Yakster
Re: I made this.
@Amos_Umwhat said:
Found a mirror at a consignment store to go over the mantlepiece, fits the general decor of the house pretty well. I've spent the last couple years remodeling my Mom's house after she died. Almost through.
That is a great mirror.
TRayB
Re: Pipe tips for Cigar People, what we've learned...
In My Humble Opinion, @Ross_G89 , start with a corn Cobb pipe. It is the least invasive on the pocket book. Many people on here love and use frequently the cobbs. They are great smokers. If you don’t like it, it was only a $15 investment.
If you do like it and want to invest in a nice inexpensive briar pipe, I recommend the bones pipes by Chris Morgan. You can try several shapes that won’t break the bank. Once you realize pipe smoking is going to be a long term investment, I would recommend you invest in whatever pipe maker, shape, length, finish and price you deem appropriate.
After that first ‘higher end’ pipe purchase, God help you. #PAD
Re: What did you get today?
@Hawks said:
Attempting to find a replacement Christmas morning blend. I've been smoking a bowl of Samuel Gawith Christmas Mixture every Christmas morning since 2007. Just one bowl. I've maybe two Christmas mornings left before it's all gone.
Ernie at Watch City announced this year's Christmas Blend: "It's called "Kringle's Konkoction and it is a Red Virginia with our own cavendish processed Izmir and a bit of our tempered Perique. Lightly aromatic."
Yakster