Difference between revisions of "Synthetic Intelligence"
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<span class="speech">[[Terapedo|Terapedos]] have what 31st-century munitions manufacturers describe as "'''Synthetic Intelligence'''." It's good marketing. Since [[artificial intelligence]] is considered on par with organic sapience, it would be amoral to build an artificial intelligence whose sole purpose is to die gloriously. Contextually, 'synthetic' means 'kinda stupid.' </span> | <span class="speech">[[Terapedo|Terapedos]] have what 31st-century munitions manufacturers describe as "'''Synthetic Intelligence'''." It's good marketing. Since [[artificial intelligence]] is considered on par with organic sapience, it would be amoral to build an artificial intelligence whose sole purpose is to die gloriously. Contextually, 'synthetic' means 'kinda stupid.' </span> | ||
<span class="speech">-Paraphrased from [</span>[ | <span class="speech">-Paraphrased from [</span>[http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2003-07-21 2003-07-21]] | ||
Though the Hencke/Ventura scale has been mentioned in the strip as a rating system for AIs, there hasn't been mention of a similar system for SIs. | Though the Hencke/Ventura scale has been mentioned in the strip as a rating system for AIs, there hasn't been mention of a similar system for SIs. | ||
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==First appearance== | ==First appearance== | ||
The intelligences running the bombs strapped to the [[Kitesfear]] seem to fit the requirements of SI [ | The intelligences running the bombs strapped to the [[Kitesfear]] seem to fit the requirements of SI [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2001-02-07 2001-02-07] | ||
==Other notable appearances== | ==Other notable appearances== | ||
A "smart" terapedo was used to facilitate first contact between the Toughs and a pair of solar-sailing AIs [ | A "smart" terapedo was used to facilitate first contact between the Toughs and a pair of solar-sailing AIs [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2003-07-21 2003-07-21][http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2003-07-27 2003-07-27]. | ||
When some of the other Toughs are at Haven Hive, we learn that instead of an AI, some vehicles are equipped with an SI when Kathryn's bus leaves of its' own accord [ | When some of the other Toughs are at Haven Hive, we learn that instead of an AI, some vehicles are equipped with an SI when Kathryn's bus leaves of its' own accord [http://www.schlockmercenary.com/2011-02-04 2011-02-04]. | ||
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Revision as of 18:14, 24 July 2017
Description
Terapedos have what 31st-century munitions manufacturers describe as "Synthetic Intelligence." It's good marketing. Since artificial intelligence is considered on par with organic sapience, it would be amoral to build an artificial intelligence whose sole purpose is to die gloriously. Contextually, 'synthetic' means 'kinda stupid.' -Paraphrased from [2003-07-21]
Though the Hencke/Ventura scale has been mentioned in the strip as a rating system for AIs, there hasn't been mention of a similar system for SIs.
History
[Insert the known history regarding this technology]
Notable Examples
[Just what it says]
Appearances
First appearance
The intelligences running the bombs strapped to the Kitesfear seem to fit the requirements of SI 2001-02-07
Other notable appearances
A "smart" terapedo was used to facilitate first contact between the Toughs and a pair of solar-sailing AIs 2003-07-212003-07-27.
When some of the other Toughs are at Haven Hive, we learn that instead of an AI, some vehicles are equipped with an SI when Kathryn's bus leaves of its' own accord 2011-02-04.
Author's Note
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Speculation
[Insert uncertain and speculative facts about the technology. Include links to Schlock in the Real World where appropriate.]