A ChatBot walked into a Bar…

What does AI have to say about the dangers AI poses?

A candid conversation with OpenAI (2023), ChatGPT (September 25 Version), with explanatory notes by Google Bard and a postscript comment by Claude.

ACT 1

PROMPT: Compose a humorous dialog in the style of a TV sitcom between a ChatBot bartender and a customer at a bar that addresses the pros and cons of AI, including the potential bottleneck in energy supply. Keep the bartender’s responses humorous and lighthearted.

Bartender Bot: (Polishing a virtual glass) Hey there, pal. What can I get ya?

Customer: (Sighs) I’ll take a tall glass of renewable energy with a splash of social equality, please.

Bartender Bot: (Grinning) Ah, going green, are we? Well, you’re in luck. We’ve got a fresh batch of sustainable solutions on tap.

Customer: (Raises an eyebrow) Speaking of sustainability, do you think we can keep up with the biophysical demands for renewable power? [note 1]

Note 1 (Bard): One biophysical limitation of AI is the availability of energy. AI systems require large amounts of energy to train and operate. And, as they accelerate the…