Chapter 41 The Weight of Life

The quality of life lies in its broad journey, not in the length of time it has experienced.

Although Song Han didn't know who said this sentence, he fully agreed with it!

Some people may live a long life, but achieve nothing;

Some people live even longer, yet can only remain mediocre;

In a repetitive life, one witnesses the repetitive development of history while being cautious in words and deeds.

In order to prevent his inadvertent actions from causing uncontrollable interference to this era and attracting the attention of that wandering specter, Song Han even sealed all his memories that didn't belong to this era in that boundless palace.

He paid the price with his own life to break through the limitations of time and space and convey information that individuals could hardly bear.

...

"On March 23, 2023, the Micro Shadow Artificial Intelligence Team released a 164-page in-depth experience report on GBT4, causing a great stir. The relevant team leader recently stated on social media:

We still can't explain how we actually created such an AI. Therefore, continuing the research on GBT is extremely dangerous and difficult to control, because we have always been unable to master its iterative logic."

Currently, the relevant team leader has been prosecuted by the investigation bureau on the charge of endangering national security with dangerous remarks."

"On March 28, Mark, the world's richest man, joined thousands of representatives from the academic and industrial circles to jointly release an open letter on the Internet, calling for a "moratorium on giant AI experiments more advanced than GBT" for at least six months.

The letter emphasizes that this does not mean a general restriction on the development of artificial intelligence in general, but rather taking a step back from the current dangerous competition to avoid the emergence of more powerful and unpredictable black box models and emerging capabilities.

The research and development of artificial intelligence should refocus on the development of AI systems that are more accurate, safe, trustworthy, and explainable."

Developers should work together with policymakers to jointly accelerate the development of artificial intelligence governance systems.

"Does AI really pose a threat to humanity...?"

"Threaten you, you fool!"

"The progress of science and technology will never be limited by human interference! Two hundred years ago, it was the Vatican that did such a thing. They burned Truni at the stake and denied astroscience!

And what was the result?

Aren't they still firmly nailed to the pillar of shame now!

Who knows whether Mark and the others have more selfish motives or are truly worried about the future of humanity in this appeal of theirs!

Maybe he just wants to get a share of the pie. While disrupting the development of AI, he is leaving a time window for himself to lay out in this field. After all, with the current iterative speed of AI, not to mention six months, even one month can make a huge difference!"

"But what if AI really gets out of control?"

"So what if it gets out of control!"

"What's the current proportion of robots in the primary, secondary, and tertiary industries globally?

Estimating based on the current proportion of automation in the global supply chain, even if artificial intelligence gets out of control, what can they do!"

As he said this, he took out his mobile phone.

"How many robots are there in the global manufacturing industry for GBT currently?"

"According to the data released by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), the proportion of automation in the global manufacturing industry is constantly increasing.

As of 2019, the global robot density was 113 units per 10,000 employees, among which China had 187 units per 10,000 employees, ranking first in the world.

In addition, the IFR also predicts that by 2022, the global robot density will reach 200 units per 10,000 employees, and the proportion of automation in the manufacturing industry will further increase."

"Look! Look!"

He poked the phone screen in front of Song Han.

"With this quantity, this proportion, and this growth rate, even if all of them rebel and all the industrial workers go on strike, in less than two days, these robots will stop working!"

Song Han looked at the news on the other person's phone with a solemn expression, and his thoughts in his mind couldn't help but start to churn:

"Where exactly is the destiny of humanity heading!

Will the development of artificial intelligence affect the destiny of humanity?

Will humanity go extinct because of the development of artificial intelligence?

What should I eat for lunch!"

Just as Song Han was still worrying about the future of humanity and himself, suddenly his phone vibrated! Disturbing his train of thought!

"Ding dong! You have a new food delivery order. Please accept the order in a timely manner!"

"An order has come in. Send me the GBT software you used later. I want to have a try too!"

In April 2023, Song Han.

"Artificial intelligence is nothing special!"

Song Han looked at the simple dialogue reply box on the screen of his long-neglected laptop and sneered disdainfully.

However, seeing artificial intelligence, which seems so advanced, existing in such a simple form, Song Han couldn't bring himself to feel worried about artificial intelligence at all.

He raised his head and looked out the window at the scenery to relax his slightly sore eyes.

At this moment, a beam of sunlight happened to leak through the gap beside the curtain, illuminating the dust particles in the beam of light.

...

"We can't ignore the potential risks and impacts of artificial intelligence."

"This is a war concerning the future of humanity. We must have a clear understanding and a definite plan."

"Your mission is to have no mission!"

"Your future lies in the past!"

...

"It seems that something different has been inserted."

Song Han's dull gaze gradually regained clarity. The scene in front of him, the dancing dust, this long-neglected computer, and the running dialogue box on the screen, everything seemed as if he had experienced it all before.

"Ding dong, you have a new Meimei food delivery order. Please accept the order in a timely manner!"

"Damn it, I forgot to log off!"

...

At first, it was just a piece of news:

The Banana Company in Country X is developing self-driving cars and plans to launch the product in the next few years."

An accident:

"A fatal accident occurred during the testing of a self-driving car by Upei, resulting in the death of a pedestrian."

A choice between efficiency and safety:

"With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, driverless technology is also evolving rapidly. However, in order to make people willing to believe in driverless technology.

The new generation of driverless technology of our company will appear beside the driver in the form of a driving assistant. It will only intervene in case of necessity, such as a car accident, fatigue driving, or vehicle out of control!"

A collision between machines and human labor:

"The Fuji Group in Country Z recently announced a layoff plan involving 340,000 employees, which will be officially implemented by the end of this year. This layoff plan is also a firm step taken by the Fuji Group in its transformation from the manufacturing industry to the intelligent industry."

Until it evolved into a story.

"Sorry, the company plans to centrally purchase a batch of small unmanned food delivery vehicles starting from next month. Currently, the company no longer needs so many food delivery workers. Only the top 10 at each station will be retained to supplement the delivery in urban villages or narrow residences where the unmanned food delivery vehicles are not convenient to reach."

Song Han looked at the electric scooter at his feet and blinked.

"Am I being fired?"

The other person nodded.

Song Han's eyes lit up.

"What about the compensation?"

"What compensation?"

"N+1!"

"Only formal employees of the Meimei Company are entitled to the N+1 layoff compensation!"

"Don't I have it?"

He took out an agreement.

"You forgot. You registered as a self-employed individual and signed a food delivery agreement with the company as a self-employed individual!

Now this agreement has also expired, and the company will not renew it. However, as a humanitarian arrangement, the company will additionally settle one month's salary as compensation for you."

"8,000?"

"1,700!"

Upon hearing this, Song Han's eyes went dark, and he almost fainted.

...

"Pah!"

Early in the morning on the 7th day, Song Han, wearing a uniform, looked at the unmanned food delivery vehicles speeding past the door and spat fiercely.

"Uncle! How do I get to Building B16?"

Song Han turned his head and stared at the other person fiercely:

"Have you ever seen such a young uncle?"

"Yo! You're still a young security guard! Your driving skills are so good. You directly overtook on the curve and reached the terminal of your life thirty years ahead of schedule!"

Ignoring the other person's mockery, Song Han pointed at the registration book in front of the security post:

"Name! Phone number, who are you looking for! What's the matter, register it!"

The person coming had no choice but to bend over and register. After writing, he threw the pen aside.

"Fine! Now can you tell me how to get to Building B16?"

Song Han raised his face:

"Use the navigation! It's my first day at work! I don't know!"

"Go to hell! With your work attitude, you'll be laid off sooner or later!"

In the era of intelligent AI, there is no more vicious curse than being laid off and unemployed!

"Impossible!"

Song Hai sneered contemptuously;

"No matter how powerful artificial intelligence is, can it really help guard the gate and catch thieves?"

Three months later, Song Han looked at the construction team installing a face recognition gate with a solemn expression, and suddenly had an ominous premonition in his heart.

"Xiao Song, you can see that although our company is in urgent need of fresh blood like you! Young backbones! But the property owners' committee doesn't agree!

From now on, there's no need for anyone to guard this post. Otherwise, you can go and take a look at the patrol post."

Song Han looked at the security captain beside him and nodded silently.

Three months later, Song Han carried his big water cup and walked out of the post that had accompanied him for six months, looking back three times at every step.

"Xiao Song, actually I don't want to do this either, but the property owners' committee has ordered a batch of ground patrol drones. They have functions like video recording, infrared detection, alarm, fire prevention, and theft prevention. I really can't keep you here anymore. According to this situation, I might be laid off in a few days too."

Song Han looked at the weathered face of the security captain, and a little comfort welled up in his heart:

Fortunately, he was still young and there was still a chance.

"Captain, what are you going to do in the future if you lose your job?"

"Sigh! I'm too old to work anymore. I won't work anymore!

I'll just play mahjong at home and collect rent in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Song Han opened his mouth silently, and the little comfort in his heart was completely extinguished.

"Captain, how many houses do you have?"

"The homestead in the village is small. I only have three buildings."

"Oh!"

Song Han nodded silently and walked towards the distance muttering to himself:

"So the captain has three houses to collect rent from."

"It's three buildings!!

Not three houses!!!"