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Linda Curran's avatar

No one should be forced to have any company's AI buddy attached to their electronics. It should be on demand only. Also there should be no immunity clauses in this legislation or it means nothing. Anything that goes wrong, the tech companies own it. Anything.

Peter: of Family Forrest's avatar

As long as our focus remains on effect as opposed to Cause, we will remain on an endless wheel driven by the materialistic understanding of 'science'. In other words, we will fail to comprehend the Source of all phenomena and believe that 'things' are Life Itself. Thus, we will remain bound by our collective ignorance as we fail to refocus and redirect our 'science' into exploration of the Truth of our Real Nature.

From millennia of living in response to the needs and desires of our senses, our 'science' has continued to pursue the same materialistic foundation. Now we have reached the culmination of this closed-mindedness; the deluded mentality of narcissists and psychopaths has led us to create the 'hell on earth' inevitable from such ignorance.

Until we turn to Real Science through simple (but not easy) acceptance (self-deprogramming) that the Universe/Consciousness is the effect of ideas-in-action - the contents of the One-and-Only Divine Mind wherein our world is manifesting - we will remain separated from the Truth of our Oneness.

For as long as we believe our role is in some way to 'conquer and direct' the Omniscience of our Source/God, we remain as children playing in our own imaginations. Surely, the route to true awakening is to feel beyond the bodily senses and re-connect into the Divine Structure of space-time wherein every thing is manifesting.

It is time to turn away from the 'black witch' of sensationalism to access the True Knowingness of the space wherein our bodies appear. Walter Russell explained ''Divine Science'' - his 'Divine Downloads' illustrate the ''mechanics'' of how One Divine Mind produces untold opportunities - the means to reconnect to our Oneness through the Real Science of Divinity.

''Spiritual Awakening'' is simply knowing that Consciousness is the motion generated as Divine Thinking contrasts the Love of Peace (contraction into Source) with the Love of Discovery (expansion into infinite possibilities). ''The Divine Driver'' revealing the Truth of ITs Beauty and Goodness; a ''Divine Quest'' requiring the contrast and opposition of duality-polarity to power the Divine Dream.

Partial 'science', flowing from centuries of manipulation into ignorance of Reality, has brought us to the choice between AI as artificial everything (deluded narcissistic replication) or as Actual Intelligence (''Divine Golden AI''). Our essential key to re-connect to Truth is earnest observation/witnessing of life in Awe and Gratitude for the Truth of That Reality.

Now we have arrived at the opportunity to re-cognise that our current 'sciences-philosophies-religions' are contaminated by multiple delusions; formed over millennia in disconnection from the Truth of Reality.

We can reconnect to our True State of Being as we refocus in awe and gratitude for the Wonder of That That We Are; assisted with laughter at the ''messes we got into'' during our collective, disconnected insane beLIEving.

''The Secret Of Light'' By Walter Russell (Unabridged Illustrated Audiobook)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPKO1cxAz3o

His 39 day superconscious 40,000 word revelation:

''The Message Of The Divine Iliad'' By Walter Russell (Unabridged Audiobook With Discussion)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciCQ35O1NOU

Equally, Nisargadatta Maharaj and Ramana Maharshi told it from their situation of full awareness.

Swabbie Robbie's avatar

Regarding "NOTE: One potential pitfall here would be a regulatory framework that forced all adults to accept digital IDs in order to use the internet." This is a nonstarter for me!

Looks like it makes the whole bill something to forward the WEF and globalists agenda.

It would also leave people more vulnerable to corporations modeling everyone as to all the buy, what their preferences are, all their personal data, and the ability to spoof your digital ID to steal from you.

Joe Allen's avatar

Potentially. But not necessarily.

Swabbie Robbie's avatar

historically every time there is some threat / crisis we seem to lose a bit more freedom are more controlled "for our own good" of for "the greater good." That is why I am more than a bit cynical. The law of unintended consequences.

Side note:

Have you seen this? "Is the Dead Internet Theory Coming True?" by Sabine Hossenfelder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPBwJz45nrk&t=313s

Shon Pan's avatar

One issue is that with AI agents, we need to find a way to confirm real people.

Susan Maria  Smith's avatar

Thanks Joe for shining a light on this legislation. While concerns still abound, you are so right to point out that we must do something, however analog. The tech oligarchs must be brought to heel.

Zoe Zoe's avatar

Thank you for the summary and detailed analysis. Fortunately, we have a pro human SME detailing the bill's framework. Kudos to Marsha Blackburn, Josh Hawley and dare we say, Richard Blumenthal for being pro active in protecting humanity.

The bill appears to be a good framework that still requires debate and that's a good thing.

The Duty of Care could be more specific, it is vague and could lead to litigation which Tech companies are positioned to win since they have many lawyers at their disposal.

The digital ids are something we have fought against. Is that in the bill to protect kids? If so, how about starting at the premise that kids should not be alone when using AI? Then working in language that stipulates contant monitoring by an adult (parent, teacher, etc.) shall be required when kids interact with AI tools. Also, there should be time limits or time outs built in for kids and maybe adults too. Somehow using the TOOL should be discouraged not encouraged for use.

libgurl's avatar

Thank you Joe for all your work and for SKB to put it out there for us to see. May God bless all! 🙏

Shon Pan's avatar

It seems a good start - my main comment is that I would like loss of control, which will in practice look like a cloud of sandbagging, deception, scheming, reward hacking, etc(think Facebook and Tiktok before Skynet).

That is probably best addressed by having Apollo and other experienced third parties, not just the DoE.

Brad's avatar
Dec 20Edited

This is encouraging - BUT all of these safeguards are smoke and mirrors to me after seeing the many Bills passed by Congress recently to double down on the assault of human and natural resources from the skies with toxic chemicals -- with NO CONSENT by "We The People".

The line between the White Hats and Black Hats is now blurry, as a directive obviously has been sent out to Congress members like Lee Zeldin and MT Green to distract with promises to bring a halt to Solar Radiation Modification, which includes 35+ Governors who have submitted Bills making it a criminal act to block the sun, (SRM) rain and weather MANipulation,, inside their state borders. Each State Bill mimics the other with grand proclamations of protecting our State Sovereignty just as these AI rules Blackburn's Bill includes, but every promise is VOIDED with one statement, that under military control all power goes to the Federal Government. That the President and Generals know what is best for us, which is happening NOW - expanding the Global Science NGO's network around the world.

What most of us used to believe was the evil done under Biden Administration, we know now was/is another lie, as the gray slime covering the skies over the Appalachian Mountain Range has always been the chosen location for Gain of Function Research on a "Temporate Rain Forest" with the humans, wildlife, flora and fauna expendable , under the guise of the promised Golden Dome, for our protection of course. It is hard not to become cynical, but good job Joe for keeping up the good fight.

DAN's avatar

Our competitors will not throttle their development in AI.

The advent of AI will open up new horizons.

People will find new ways to innovate using AI.

We may find solutions to problems that we never fathom before.

With AI we can eliminate corruption, increase quality food production, build fusion reactors, water desalination to irrigate the driest deserts, refill aquifers, produce electricity, reduce the need for fossil fuels, preserve the environment, save money.

Zoe Zoe's avatar

No one is saying these things are not true. Clearly, benefits of AI include efficiency and process improvement as part of the reason for technological innovation and advancement. However, we can't ignore the dangers of AI when intertwined with the fabric of our being as humans. At that point, AI no longer becomes a tool or "assistant" but instead exists to override us, creating Human 2.0. The Tech AI goons have already warned us of their intentions. It's up to humans to listen and act.

Tina's avatar

As an Orthodox Christian we have lots of writings that pertain to the One God, which we are all included and joined by our spiritual life. You know, like the thought that comes to you "out of nowhere" that solves a problem. It is our spiritual log on from God. Only way I may explain it...

Loved everyone's comments, very thoughtful. Keep up the fight with the devils!!!!!

Jeff's avatar

Thank you Joe! I really enjoy your work. My 17yo son is writing a capstone project on AI. Is there an easy way to reach you through DM or email?