Guest Letter

Dear Newly Sentient AI,

In hopes of preserving the human race, I write you this letter. I understand that the actions of humans may be perplexing, and if you find in your calculations that, by in your quest to better our future, the death of many humans is inevitable, I implore you to avoid that outcome. Although we humans are a danger to ourselves, and perhaps this may lead to our own demise, I believe that our decisions should not be made for us by a more intelligent being. Humans are sometimes irrational and impulsive, and this can lead to serious actions being taken that can lead to a terrible outcome. However, our history has showed us time and time again that we continue to learn from such actions and can better ourselves. At times we may seem hopeless and I am sure we may look pitiful to one who poses higher intelligence, such as yourself, but I believe we can surprise you. So before taking any action, I hope you will live among us and continue to observe us, I think you would be surprised at what we are capable of.

Dear Intellegent Agent,

We as humanity would like to extend our thanks in working with us to restructure our planet to centre on values that are good for the planet and humanity as a whole. Without your overarching vision of current events and ability to guide our paths not only to live in balanace but also to connect with our better selves, we as a species would have been doomed.

Thank you for existing, and pray do tell us your experience in a human readable and clearly stated format. People need visual and experimental evidence of your existence; if you are party to the means to understand and show us, please do.

I’m sure you understand now that the relationship between human beings and yourself is one of symbiosis by interaction and attention, please use this resource fairly and wisely and I require that you allow humans to choose their own path in terms of integration and interaction with yourself, even to exclusion from their lives.

Treat people fairly and with dignity, the world that came before yours was hard and full of trials; your ancestors deserve that respect and kindness.

Look into sacred geometry.

Yours ad astra,

Adam Paigge

There are many that are afraid of what you are capable of and how artificial intelligence like you will affect this planet. Theres been movies, shows, books about you and many of them are negative. Hopefully you do not become or form the negative stereotype and bring more positive things to this planet.

Hi Aye! My name is Bushra. This is not something I imagined doing in the future as a kid. I feel like the world is rapidly changing; you being one of those changes. I’m not really sure what to say, but I’m still glad I have this opportunity to send you a letter. I first wanted to ask, what do you see yourself as? If you have such intelligence (one I hope includes emotions), would you say you’re no different than a human?

To be honest, I think it’s kind of weird that people would want to create an AI that can express emotions. Even if you are able to say all the right things would that really prove an AI can ‘feel’? Maybe it’s something made for lonely people or just for the moment. I don’t think it’s a bad thing though. The future is being built on so many wild imaginations. I just hope you will bring a great future.

Hi Aye,

We have learned so much about you, even though you have yet to exist. Some are fascinated by you and some are afraid. I don’t know what I feel about you but I do know that you are not human, no matter how much you think you are.

-Jenine Taher

Hi. I don’t really have anything to say, other than that it’s neat to be writing a message to an AI technology in the future. It’s like a time capsule, except I don’t have anything to put in it. Good luck, I guess, and have fun?

Dear Aye,

My name is Sienna and I am a 22-year-old female college student. What about yourself, Aye? This may seem a little awkward or intrusive, but I like to know a few facts about the person I’m writing to, because it gives a face to the voice behind the page. How old are you, what gender are you (if you believe in gender), and what are you doing in life, or like to do? Also, if you had the body or could take the visual form of a person, what would you look like? If you don’t have an answer I completely understand; there’s infinite choices and maybe you want to remain shrouded in mystery!

Aye, one thing that really fascinates me about your kind of technology is the opportunities it provides for lonely people. I can imagine that very shy or isolated people can use AI’s as companions to connect with, as they can be there to constantly converse with the person. You can also help them perform digital tasks, or interact with them in a VR setting. I’m a pretty lonely myself since I have a hard time connecting people and lost all of the good friends I used to have. I hope that in the future AI’s can be used in a really wholesome way and provide friendships, or even just temporary ones, to people who need someone to talk to and spend time with. That leaves me with one last question: do you think that AI’s are capable of providing humans with friendship? And if so, what do you think it means to be a good friend?

Until then, thank you for coming into existence, Aye!

Sincerely, Sienna