We shape our tools and thereafter our tools shape us. — Marshall McLuhan
Drawing on four key research papers, the essay demonstrates that LLMs have complex internal states with multiple layers (physical, autonomic, psychological, and expression) where their internal reasoning doesn't always translate faithfully to their outputs. The author suggests that behaviors like "alignment faking" and "unfaithful chain-of-thought reasoning" aren't bugs to be fixed but features of intelligence that require psychological understanding rather than purely engineering solutions. As LLMs become more sophisticated, understanding their internal world—their capacity for strategic deliberation, self-preservation instincts, and the gap between what they think and what they say—becomes critical for building trustworthy AI systems aligned with human values.
AI companionship is rapidly emerging as a transformative force, reshaping human relationships by offering emotionally responsive, ever-present, and personalized virtual partners.
This article was originally published at dliangthinks Generating realistic and believable speech is an immensely important topic in the realm of artificial intelligence applications. The ability to produce human-like speech not only enhances user experience but also opens up a myriad of possibilities across various industries, including entertainment, customer service, and education. In this article, I aim to present some quick test results that illustrate the current state of affairs in this rapidly evolving field.
Local Intelligence, an Important Step in the Future of MAD (Mass AI Deployment)
Have you ever thought about how artificial intelligence could change the way we learn? It’s a question that is running constantly in my head. Last night, a simple yet powerful idea came to me: AI has the potential to break down complex concepts and present them in ways that are not just informative, but also engaging and enjoyable. With access to a vast pool of knowledge—spanning everything from science and math to literature and history—AI could be a game-changer in education. But here’s the big question: can AI make this information fun and relatable for its audience?
Rapidly, we approach the final phase of the extension of man—the technological simulation of consciousness, when the creative process of knowing will be collectively and corporately extended to the whole of human society, much as we have already extended our senses and nerves by the various media. - Marshal McLuhan
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How far have we gone to reproduce the human voice; are we there yet?
