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reverienet2018-08-15 06:24 pm
thefaulty) wrote in reverienet2018-08-15 06:24 pm
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.
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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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[More specifically, she was designed for protection, but that naturally includes combat. Certainly, she doesn’t have a pilot to protect any longer.]
Your apology is unnecessary. Your lack of knowledge is an expected consequence of your… unique circumstances.
[In other words, he has an excuse to be ignorant.]
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