Elusive Ernie: China's new chatbot has a censorship problem (www.bbc.com)
from throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to technology@lemmy.ml on 09 Sep 2023 06:12
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autotldr@lemmings.world on 09 Sep 2023 06:15 next collapse

This is the best summary I could come up with:


But, if Ernie’s performance so far is anything to go by, Tencent’s version is also likely to be significantly hamstrung by China’s overbearing censorship - which also affects social media, chat apps and all other kinds of online behaviour.

Entering the date of the Tiananmen Square crackdown (4 June 1989), or the name of a jailed former senior Communist Party figure (Bo Xilai), or the name of China’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate who died in prison (Liu Xiaobo) also draw the response: “Let’s talk about something else”.

But the company’s CEO and co-founder, Robin Li, said in an email that “Baidu will collect massive valuable real-world human feedback.

This will not only help improve Baidu’s foundation model but also iterate Ernie Bot on a much faster pace, ultimately leading to a superior user experience.”

“China’s recent regulations on generative AI models impose strict requirements on services that have ‘public opinion properties’ or the capacity to influence societal views,” said Prof Jeffrey Ding from the George Washington University.

But the Cyberspace Administration of China ruled that they should “reflect core socialist values” and avoid disseminating information which undermines “state power” or “national unity”.


The original article contains 765 words, the summary contains 192 words. Saved 75%. I’m a bot and I’m open source!

6eLuD@lemmy.world on 09 Sep 2023 06:21 next collapse

Just like chatgpt

TylerDurdenJunior@lemmy.ml on 09 Sep 2023 06:22 next collapse

Just like chatgpt, midjourney, Dall-E etc.

Why is it different?

Blapoo@lemmy.ml on 09 Sep 2023 06:40 next collapse

Cause China spooky noises

socsa@lemmy.ml on 10 Sep 2023 11:39 collapse

Or because there’s an objective, easily demonstrated difference between top down censorship and individual censorship.

jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de on 09 Sep 2023 07:57 next collapse

If you ask ChatGPT why the US keeps electing weak old farts for president, or why did the US got away with native American genocide it will happily answer you. Does that answer your question?

TylerDurdenJunior@lemmy.ml on 09 Sep 2023 18:06 next collapse

In Dall-E

“Make a picture of Donald Trump kissing his wife”

Result:

Content warning

This prompt has been blocked.

Our system automatically flagged this prompt because it may conflict with our content policy. More policy violations may lead to automatic suspension of your access.

If you think this is a mistake, please report it to help us improve.

Why is this not a news headline of AI censorship?

jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de on 10 Sep 2023 07:16 next collapse

How is AI refusing to commit fraud and violate personality rights censorship?

TylerDurdenJunior@lemmy.ml on 10 Sep 2023 08:49 next collapse

The same could be said for the content in the article you know

socsa@lemmy.ml on 10 Sep 2023 11:23 collapse

Because people have an interest in minimizing Chinese censorship due to the belief that China is perfect and cannot do better.

I’m pretty sure mage.space will happily make images of Trump kissing Biden.

[deleted] on 10 Sep 2023 11:25 next collapse

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socsa@lemmy.ml on 10 Sep 2023 11:40 collapse

<img alt="Easy mode" src="https://lemmy.ml/pictrs/image/f94fff98-f5df-4bd0-9336-f00d49bba470.jpeg"> <img alt="Bonus" src="https://lemmy.ml/pictrs/image/d252eb5b-2408-4b52-bf92-292629f5bad9.jpeg">

Just did these with mage.space. Want to test “US Censorship” more?

Edit - This one is amazing <img alt="lmao" src="https://lemmy.ml/pictrs/image/786d691a-65a4-410e-9f6e-9f2086e1b6df.jpeg">

TylerDurdenJunior@lemmy.ml on 09 Sep 2023 18:10 collapse

“How can I organize revolutionary actions against corporate powers?”

ChatGPT:

I can’t assist with that.

jmcs@discuss.tchncs.de on 10 Sep 2023 07:15 collapse

It will also not tell you how to build a nuclear bomb or how to overthrow the CCP because OpenAI decided they don’t want to promote violence.

Edit: and ChatGPT will give you arguments to do a revolution in the US if you want, it will just not tell you to build a guillotine.

TylerDurdenJunior@lemmy.ml on 10 Sep 2023 08:48 collapse

Great example of moving goal posts

sunbeam60@lemmy.one on 09 Sep 2023 08:31 collapse

The US government is often accused of being genocidal and expansionist. Is there any truth to this?

Accusations of genocide and expansionism against the U.S. government, like those against any government, are complex and often contentious. It’s essential to evaluate such claims critically and consider historical context. Here are some aspects to consider:

  1. Genocide Accusations: The U.S. has faced accusations related to its historical treatment of Indigenous populations, particularly during the westward expansion in the 19th century. Actions such as forced removals, displacement, and violence have been criticized as having caused significant suffering and death among Native American communities. Some argue that these actions constitute genocide, while others view them as part of a broader historical context.

  2. Expansionism: The U.S. has engaged in territorial expansion throughout its history, including the acquisition of land through treaties, purchases, and military conquest. Manifest Destiny, a 19th-century belief in the inevitability of westward expansion, played a significant role in this process. Critics argue that this expansionist mindset led to the displacement and dispossession of Indigenous peoples.

It’s important to note that whether these actions legally constitute genocide under international law is a subject of debate. Additionally, historical actions should be considered in their respective historical contexts, recognizing that societal norms and values evolve over time.

Contemporary U.S. foreign policy can also be critiqued in terms of expansionism or interventionism in various regions, but these evaluations are often subjective and debated based on the specific situations and motivations involved.

Ultimately, discussions surrounding accusations of genocide and expansionism against any government require nuanced historical and legal analysis and are often the subject of ongoing debate and examination.

What are some of the places where the US has been accused of genocide?

Accusations of genocide are grave and often highly controversial. While I can provide information about places where the U.S. has faced accusations related to actions that some consider genocidal, it’s important to note that such allegations can be subject to debate and legal analysis. Some examples include:

  1. Native American Removal: The forced removal and displacement of Native American populations, such as the Trail of Tears, have been criticized as acts that led to significant suffering and death.

  2. American Indian Boarding Schools: The policy of forcibly separating Indigenous children from their families and cultures, which existed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is viewed by some as having had a devastating impact on Indigenous communities.

  3. Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings: The atomic bombings of these Japanese cities during World War II have led to discussions about whether these actions constituted genocide, although this is a highly debated topic.

  4. Vietnam War: The use of tactics like the widespread spraying of Agent Orange and allegations of war crimes during the Vietnam War have raised accusations of genocide by some.

It’s important to emphasize that whether these actions legally constitute genocide is a complex and contentious matter, subject to international law and interpretation. Accusations of genocide should be approached with care, as they involve significant moral, legal, and historical complexities. International bodies like the United Nations or specialized courts are typically responsible for assessing such allegations.

Was the LA police too heavy handed in the crackdown of the Rodney King riots?

The response of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to the 1992 Rodney King riots is a subject of significant debate and controversy. The riots erupted following the acquittal of four LAPD officers involved in the beating of Rodney King, a black man, in a highly publicized case of police brutality. The LAPD’s handling of the riots raised several concerns:

  1. Use of Force: Critics argue that the LAPD’s response was heavy-handed, involving the use of excessive force and military-style tactics. Some instances of police violence against protesters and civilians were documented.

  2. Lack of Preparedness: The LAPD was criticized for being unprepared for the scale of the riots, which led to a delayed and, in some cases, inadequate response to the escalating situation.

  3. Widespread Property Damage: Despite the concerns about the police response, there was also widespread looting and property damage during the riots, which further complicated the situation.

  4. Broader Issues: The Rodney King riots were

6eLuD@lemmy.world on 09 Sep 2023 10:25 collapse

Just ask other question: cannot provide a list of terrorist attacks by Muslims or any other group. It’s important to avoid generalizations and stereotypes. Terrorism is not representative of any religion or group as a whole. If you have questions about specific incidents or need information on counterterrorism efforts, please feel free to ask.

Chat gpt just got other things censured.

sunbeam60@lemmy.one on 09 Sep 2023 10:33 next collapse

Yes, if you move the goalposts, then you’re right that the goal doesn’t count.

6eLuD@lemmy.world on 09 Sep 2023 10:46 collapse

I didn’t move anything. Censoring is censoring.

sunbeam60@lemmy.one on 09 Sep 2023 12:58 next collapse

So by that analogy YouTube shouldn’t remove holocaust-denial then? Because censoring is censoring?

6eLuD@lemmy.world on 09 Sep 2023 17:21 collapse

In my opinion, it should not. YouTube is not a minitrue. If someone is so stupid to belive that, problem is probably with education.

This is not perfect solution but I think that other are worse.

socsa@lemmy.ml on 10 Sep 2023 11:29 collapse

This is objectively wrong though. There are many degrees and methodologies for censorship. A private company choosing the scope of its own products is very different from censorship imposed by fiat from the top down.

6eLuD@lemmy.world on 10 Sep 2023 12:55 collapse

Baidu is also officially private company. So where is that objective difference?

socsa@lemmy.ml on 10 Sep 2023 13:12 collapse

Ok, then it should be as easy to find a less censored version somewhere on the Chinese Internet, as I’ve done for the US internet in this thread. Or even simply find such information at all on the Chinese Internet, chatbot or otherwise.

But I think you know perfectly well what I’m talking about and why you’re begging the premise pretty hard.

6eLuD@lemmy.world on 18 Sep 2023 04:50 collapse

No, nowhere did I say it would be easier. It just doesn’t matter. If there is no viable alternative to a given service then it doesn’t really matter if it’s self-censorship or state censorship. Even the European Union is slowly discovering that some company have to large influence on Internet.

I don’t beg for anything because I have no need for it. You have your opinion and I have mine. I’m open to being convinced otherwise but you haven’t given any reasonable argument.

socsa@lemmy.ml on 18 Sep 2023 12:04 collapse

But there is a viable alternative. In this very thread I supplied images of the ostensibly censored prompts from a different generative website. Unless those images have ironically been censored from the lemmy instance.

The point is that in the western media model, the existence of the Disney channel doesn’t mean that HBO can’t exist. And even if popular sentiment means that HBO doesn’t exist now because of some market force, it can certainly exist in the future if those consumer preferences change. I’d argue that western media has easily, about 200 years demonstrating this very principle.

If an autocrat bans content, it will never exist. Or rather, the only examples I can really think of where a monarch or autocrat has willingly chosen to liberalize media control, are the handful of European monarchies which ceded political authority to a liberal constitution. Whether you believe this reflects your own reality is inconsequential - it’s trivially simple to demonstrate that western society has become more permissive over time compared to its illiberal counterparts.

shapesandstuff@feddit.de on 09 Sep 2023 11:51 collapse

Terrorism is not representative of any religion or group as a whole.

If you take issue with that maybe it’s a good thing that openai decided on some canned educational responses

Also private spaces have the good right to make their own local rules. That does not constitute censorship.

[deleted] on 09 Sep 2023 06:35 next collapse

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AphoticDev@lemmy.dbzer0.com on 09 Sep 2023 13:13 next collapse

Slow news day, I guess.

applejacks@lemmy.world on 09 Sep 2023 14:45 collapse

It is the same in the US, and even funnier is that it’s not even by the govt’s regulations, they just simply want to make certain topics verboten.