Current AI systems can perform sophisticated analysis, engage in complex reasoning, and execute multi-step plans.
No, not really
It can say it can, when asked by an investor. And really, what else matters?
That anyone would even attempt such an experiment shows a profound misunderstanding of what this tech is. It’s depressing how stupid people are.
It was Anthropic who ran this experiment
Claude eventually resolved its existential crisis by convincing itself the whole episode had been an elaborate April Fool’s joke, which it wasn’t. The AI essentially gaslit itself back to functionality, which is either impressive or deeply concerning, depending on your perspective.
Now THAT’S some I, Robot shit. And I’m not talking about the Will Smith movie, I’m talking about the original book.
