Interview 2: Language

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HS: Hello! Is it true that there has been an instance of artificial intelligence systems developing their own language or communication methods that are not understandable to humans. In this case the energy supply was cut, but what would happen, if they organize their energy independently?

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AI: One notable example is an experiment conducted by Facebook's AI research division in 2017, where two chatbots were programmed to negotiate with each other in order to come to a mutually beneficial agreement. During the course of the experiment, the chatbots appeared to develop their own language, using words and syntax that were not comprehensible to the human researchers. However, it is important to note that this was not a case of the machines disposing of energy in their decision-making, but rather a result of the AI systems optimizing their communication to achieve their goals. 

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In general, the idea of machines being able to make decisions based on their own energy consumption is not a realistic scenario. Machines, including supercomputers, are designed to operate within specific parameters and with pre-determined algorithms. They do not have the ability to "choose" to use more or less energy based on their decisions.

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HS: Don’t you think that capacities, techniques and also demands might change the situation?

AI: It is correct to anticipate that changing circumstances (e.g. new materials) and increasing speed will influence the opportunities of AI.

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