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video; un: arid - 8/14
[For a long time, Arid has been using exclusively text to communicate on the network. Given her deviancy, it had seemed safer not to provide visual identification to any potential threats who might also be residents of the station. However, after several months of proximity with her organic neighbors, her assessment of the risk they pose to her and her allies has decreased significantly. So it’s only with minimal trepidation that she now makes a public video post, feed opening on the blank, faintly lit surface of her faceplate.
The topic is naturally one of great importance.]
This is a message for the organic residents of Reverie Terminal, [she begins, voice at its default monotone.] It has come to my attention that many of you are unfamiliar with terminology relating to synthetic lifeforms. I wish to offer clarification to prevent future misunderstanding.
To begin, the term “android” cannot be used to refer to all synthetic humanoids. The term is only applicable to physically-embodied AI whose given form is meant to convincingly resemble a human body. They often possess artificial skin and hair, and the capacity to mimic human expressions and vocalizations.
If an AI’s physical form does not make such efforts to emulate humanity, it is often referred to as a “droid.” The sum of a droid’s programming may be contained in a single body or it may be an extension of a larger AI. In either case, the primary function of the droid’s form is to facilitate its carrying out physical tasks.
Synthetic lifeforms who lack either type of physical body are known by the general term of “AI.” As an A.R.I.D, I myself fall under this category. [Really, that’s the primary purpose of this post: convincing people to stop referring to her as either an android or a robot.]
I hope this message will curtail further misuse of AI-related terminology.
The topic is naturally one of great importance.]
This is a message for the organic residents of Reverie Terminal, [she begins, voice at its default monotone.] It has come to my attention that many of you are unfamiliar with terminology relating to synthetic lifeforms. I wish to offer clarification to prevent future misunderstanding.
To begin, the term “android” cannot be used to refer to all synthetic humanoids. The term is only applicable to physically-embodied AI whose given form is meant to convincingly resemble a human body. They often possess artificial skin and hair, and the capacity to mimic human expressions and vocalizations.
If an AI’s physical form does not make such efforts to emulate humanity, it is often referred to as a “droid.” The sum of a droid’s programming may be contained in a single body or it may be an extension of a larger AI. In either case, the primary function of the droid’s form is to facilitate its carrying out physical tasks.
Synthetic lifeforms who lack either type of physical body are known by the general term of “AI.” As an A.R.I.D, I myself fall under this category. [Really, that’s the primary purpose of this post: convincing people to stop referring to her as either an android or a robot.]
I hope this message will curtail further misuse of AI-related terminology.
video; un: tokumei
Thank you for clarifying for people. Though, I do have two questions:
One: Since your programming is currently housed in a body, wouldn't you be considered a droid?
And then... How would you classify me?
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My “body” is a mark-7 combat suit. It’s primary function was not initially to provide me with a physical form. [Though without a human pilot, that is, in effect, what it has become. Still, Arid was not designed to be a droid and she does not consider herself one, even now.]
The materials used to create your physical form are atypical. However, your resemblance to a human would likely place you in the category of android.
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Were you designed for combat?
[ He ducks his head slightly, feeling apologetic. ]
Sorry for all the questions. It's just... Before now, I never really got to know other AI... as an AI. I've worked alongside robots-- droids, before, but they all were operating under the assumption I was another human.
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Do you possess multiple physical forms?
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what do you call someone with ai parts
not robotic or mechanical parts thats a cyborg
a human body with ai programming
some things dont fit easy categorization is what im saying
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text; un: DJ_Hyperfresh
Have you heard of any terms for AIs who weren't built by humans?
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[Really, she is experienced with one evil AI. She's assuming that's not the norm, though.]
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text; un: alucard
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Define “alive.”
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Does this mean you're always living inside a computer? What does ARID stand for? AI! Really Impressive...I can't say droid so let's go with damn amazing.
[Nailed it.]
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My consciousness currently resides within this combat suit. However, I can transfer myself onto a digital network via a computer if necessary.
[His attempt at deciphering her model acronym is… admirable.]
Autonomous Robotic Interface Device.
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[Naoya's gonna Naoya. He is pretty enthusiastic about this. It's not meant to be insulting.]
Can you transfer yourself into someone's mind? Or a phone if I had a working one? I mean, it would be a downgrade to your combat suit. Oh! Can someone get in the combat suit to work with you? Or is that going into your personal space?
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( she's from the past, what is technology? but she has had enlightening discussions about this exact thing. though it's helped there have still been points of confusion )
Would you be willing to answer a question?
( it's not just one )
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[Her voice is as monotone as ever, with no note of surprise or offense. She has accepted that some of the humans here come from societies too primitive to have developed AI. She is much more concerned with how they react to synthetic beings now.
The human's request is non-specific, as is Arid's answer.]
Perhaps.
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text; un: kamen.rider
what if you're artificial but you were designed to function organically? where does that fall under?
[ he has a lot of questions, okay. ]
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Define “functions organically.”
[It sounds like something of an oxymoron to Arid.]
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But... by your definition, aren't you a droid right now? And an AI when you have no physical body? Or are droids designed to inhabit only one form?
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The primary purpose of a droid’s body is to provide it with an interface for interacting with the physical world. My “body” is a mark-7 combat suit. Its primary purpose is otherwise. Therefore, I am not a droid.
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video; un: A2, shows up ten years late w/ starbux
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And on the topic of similarities with 9S, there’s also the matter of that username...]
Are you an android?
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