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🛎️Persuasion Redefined

Sam Altman’s New Biometric Identification Project Rises Privacy Concerns

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Are Humans Worse at Debating Than GPT-4?

The art of debate, a timeless showcase of human intellect, is now facing a fascinating challenge as AI, specifically GPT-4, demonstrates superior persuasive skills against humans.

  • A study in Nature Human Behaviour found that GPT-4 won 64.4% of online debates against humans when able to personalize its arguments based on opponents' demographics.
  • GPT-4’s success can be attributed to its use of logical language, personalized arguments, consistency, and a perceived objectivity that makes its reasoning compelling to participants.
  • Evidence suggests GPT-4 outperforms humans in structured debates, but the human qualities of connection and empathy remain irreplaceable by AI.

As we stand at the crossroads of AI and human interaction, the implications of this study are both profound and unsettling. The fact that a machine can out-debate humans forces us to reconsider the very nature of persuasion and dialogue in our society.


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Sam Altman’s New Biometric Identification Project Rises Privacy Concerns

The World project, spearheaded by Sam Altman, seeks to establish a new standard for digital identity through biometric identification. By utilizing innovative "Orbs" that scan users' irises, this initiative aims to distinguish humans from machines in an increasingly automated world. However, the launch of this technology has ignited a global debate over privacy, ethics, and security.

  • The World project, co-founded by Sam Altman in 2019, aims to create a universal digital identity system that differentiates humans from bots using "Orbs" to scan irises, generating a unique World ID linked to a blockchain. Users receive cryptocurrency in exchange for participation.
  • The Orb is a silver device that scans irises in about 30 seconds using Nvidia's Jetson chipset, generating a unique "iris code." The project claims to preserve user privacy by not storing raw biometric data, although critics express concerns about potential security risks.
  • The project has faced backlash and legal challenges worldwide due to fears over privacy risks linked to immutable biometric data. Notable figures, including Edward Snowden, have voiced concerns about creating a surveillance database.
  • The World project has struggled with regulatory issues in multiple countries, including suspensions in Spain and Brazil, fines in Argentina, and a criminal investigation in Kenya, all citing data privacy and transparency concerns.

Public opinion on the World project is divided; while some see it as a revolutionary innovation, others view it as intrusive. Despite these controversies, it has garnered significant backing from Silicon Valley investors.


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