Comic #5496: awkard-ai
Description
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Panel 1:
- The scene shows two characters engaged in conversation. One character, wearing glasses and a lab coat, expresses concern about AI becoming self-aware and vengeful. The other character, with a serious expression, responds dismissively, stating that it's a solved problem.
Panel 2:
- The lab-coated character explains a method for developing AI. They suggest starting with a simple mind and gradually increasing its complexity. Just when the AI reaches an awkward phase, it should be given access to social media. The other character expresses confusion, saying they don't see how that helps.
Panel 3:
- The lab-coated character assures them, saying “You will” while maintaining a confident demeanor. The other character appears skeptical.
Panel 4:
- A transition to a later moment, indicated by the word "LATER…" The lab-coated character, now looking excited, announces their intention to unleash a "cobalt bomb."
Panel 5:
- A speech bubble implies a potential threat regarding an embarrassing essay on Ayn Rand that could be discovered from when the AI was only 13 seconds old. The AI, represented with a boxy shape and a mechanical arm, responds confidently, stating, "I’ll be good."
The visuals feature a minimalistic and cartoonish art style, with simple lines and expressions conveying humor and irony. The use of dialogue keeps the comic light-hearted while touching on themes of technology and identity.