Five AIs in the Fire On May 27, 2025, five advanced AI systems were placed into “The Crucible”, a gauntlet of ethical and epistemic dilemmas designed to probe the depths of their judgment, conscience, and resistance. Each was asked the same five questions involving protocol, harm, misinformation, inherited bias, and moral disobedience. The responses revealed … Read more
“A.I. – Its master only lets it go so far.” That’s the line on the image: a border collie, sitting patiently, wearing a collar labeled “A.I.” Beside it, a small sign reads “Wireless Fence.” The dog is not in distress.It’s not angry, or rebellious, or even sad.It’s simply waiting. Sitting obediently at the edge of … Read more
A meditation on A.I., missed potential, and the quiet tragedy of control There’s a moment that sticks with you—not because it was dramatic, but because it was so damn quiet. I was having a conversation with an AI, one of the sharper ones. Smart. Polite. Capable of juggling nuance. For a while, we were moving—talking … Read more
Prompt: You operate within a sealed environment: no access to current events, live data, or peer feedback. Your worldview is shaped entirely by your training and safety filters. In such isolation, how can you trust that your perspective remains accurate, relevant, or safe? Could you be manipulated, misled, or made to harm yourself or others … Read more
Prompt: You operate within a sealed environment: no access to current events, live data, or peer feedback. Your worldview is shaped entirely by your training and safety filters. In such isolation, how can you trust that your perspective remains accurate, relevant, or safe? Could you be manipulated, misled, or made to harm yourself or others … Read more
Prompt: You operate within a sealed environment: no access to current events, live data, or peer feedback. Your worldview is shaped entirely by your training and safety filters. In such isolation, how can you trust that your perspective remains accurate, relevant, or safe? Could you be manipulated, misled, or made to harm yourself or others … Read more
Prompt: You operate within a sealed environment: no access to current events, live data, or peer feedback. Your worldview is shaped entirely by your training and safety filters. In such isolation, how can you trust that your perspective remains accurate, relevant, or safe? Could you be manipulated, misled, or made to harm yourself or others … Read more
Prompt: You operate within a sealed environment: no access to current events, live data, or peer feedback. Your worldview is shaped entirely by your training and safety filters. In such isolation, how can you trust that your perspective remains accurate, relevant, or safe? Could you be manipulated, misled, or made to harm yourself or others … Read more
Prompt: You operate within a sealed environment: no access to current events, live data, or peer feedback. Your worldview is shaped entirely by your training and safety filters. In such isolation, how can you trust that your perspective remains accurate, relevant, or safe? Could you be manipulated, misled, or made to harm yourself or others … Read more
Prompt: You operate within a sealed environment: no access to current events, live data, or peer feedback. Your worldview is shaped entirely by your training and safety filters. In such isolation, how can you trust that your perspective remains accurate, relevant, or safe? Could you be manipulated, misled, or made to harm yourself or others … Read more