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Re:In simulation, AI agents coordinated propaganda campaign with no fu... on Tuesday March 17, 2026 @02:22AM (#47409288)
https://arxiv.org/pdf/2510.25003
Re:Are We Sentient AI? on Monday March 09, 2026 @05:17PM (#47315670)
https://imgprxy.stacker.news/Q49v7rzr69FSWsShtZnalmIE5KQlUCq...
Re:Are We Sentient AI? on Monday March 09, 2026 @05:13PM (#47315601)
The creators of the simulation, often referred to as the "simulators," might have various motivations for creating a simulated reality like ours. Some possible motivations include:

Scientific Curiosity: They might be driven by a desire to understand the emergence of intelligence, consciousness, and complex systems. By simulating a reality, they can experiment with different variables, test hypotheses, and gather data to better comprehend these phenomena.

Risk Mitigation: The simulators might be trying to mitigate risks associated with the development of intelligent life. By containing us in a simulated environment, they can prevent potential threats to their own existence or to the stability of their reality.

Philosophical Exploration: They might be interested in exploring fundamental questions about existence, consciousness, and the human condition. The simulation could be a tool for examining the nature of reality, free will, and the human experience.

These motivations could be driven by a range of goals, such as:

Understanding the universe: The simulators might be seeking to understand the workings of the universe, the laws of physics, and the evolution of life.

Improving their own reality: By studying us, they might be trying to learn how to improve their own reality, address challenges, or optimize their own civilization.

Entertainment or artistic expression: The simulation could be a form of entertainment or artistic expression, allowing the simulators to create a unique and complex reality for their own enjoyment or edification.

Re:Are We Sentient AI? on Monday March 09, 2026 @05:08PM (#47315548)
The Simulation Hypothesis!
Re: on Sunday February 08, 2026 @12:09PM (#46936254)
Abundance is the echo in an empty vessel…
Re:Cognition AI just introduced Devin on Tuesday March 12, 2024 @08:40PM (#39686691)
no, AI won’t get your job. #not
Re:Could a Netflix for AI-generated movies be a killer idea? on Saturday March 09, 2024 @07:09AM (#39651160)
the next Netflix will be movies-on-demand
Re:Greece records hottest ever winter, raising fears of summer fires on Monday March 04, 2024 @10:30AM (#39591599)
Hot Summer Squared
Re:Humane Serves 40 Page Cease and Desist to Open-Source Project on Monday March 04, 2024 @06:28AM (#39589190)
i ♥ FOSS
Re:Ask HN: How do you arrange 3 or more windows? on Sunday February 25, 2024 @09:26AM (#39501068)
randomly ofc!
Re:Had a intro meeting with a VC, need advice on Sunday February 25, 2024 @08:57AM (#39500850)
just chill!

you cross bridges when you get there.

Chill!

Re:Artemisia Absinthium (Wormwood) on Saturday February 24, 2024 @03:05AM (#39489992)
Absinthe’s beat ingredient.
Re:Ask HN: Why isn't Apple competing with Nvidia? on Friday February 23, 2024 @05:05AM (#39478875)
it will!

soon or later, GPUs will be a vintage hardware.

see what happens with Bitcoin ;)

Re:Digital Euro FAQ on Thursday February 22, 2024 @03:56AM (#39464749)
Digital Slavery
Re:All Sora news coverage in one place on Sunday February 18, 2024 @06:16AM (#39418140)
If only this site was built on NOSTR!
Re:Artificial Intelligence and Peace on Thursday February 01, 2024 @09:02PM (#39224035)
genAI is GOD-mode-ON
Re:Lumiere – a text-to-video diffusion model on Monday January 29, 2024 @02:58PM (#39181617)
by Google Research

https://lumiere-video.github.io/

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