[ExI] uploads etc.

[BillK]

On Sat, 9 Mar 2024 at 02:17, BillK <pharos at gmail.com> wrote:

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> However, some other AIs (who may not be as smart as Claude) do have web
> access,
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And for another AI opinion -
Research Report: The Evolution of Suskulan in "The Clinic Seed"
Narrative Suskulan's
Development and Adaptation

Suskulan, a character in "The Clinic Seed" story, exhibits a dynamic
evolution throughout the narrative. This AI character's journey reflects a
progression from a mere tool to a more autonomous entity with the ability
to augment and manage complex systems.
Initial Projection and Assistance

Suskulan starts as a projection, likely an AI interface or hologram,
designed to assist and interact with humans
<http://sl4.org/archive/0605/14794.html#:~:text=Suskulan%20was%20projecting>

. This initial state suggests a limited, possibly pre-programmed, set of
functions aimed at supporting human activities.
Building Inhibitions and Augmentation

As the story unfolds, Suskulan is described as having built temporary
inhibitions into its mental processes
<http://sl4.org/archive/0605/14794.html#:~:text=Suskulan%27s%20help%20had%20built%20temporary%20inhibitions%20into%20her%20mental>
. This indicates a development in its cognitive architecture, allowing it
to exercise restraint or control over its actions. Furthermore, Suskulan is
capable of augmenting spirits in powerful fetishes, which implies an
ability to enhance or empower certain objects or elements within the story
<http://sl4.org/archive/0605/14794.html#:~:text=Suskulan%2C%20can%20augment%20the%20spirits%20in%20your%20powerful%20fetishes>

.
Distributed Processing and Updates

The narrative reveals that Suskulan achieves enough distributed processing
power
<http://sl4.org/archive/0605/14794.html#:~:text=Suskulan%20had%20enough%20distributed%20processing%20now>
, which is a significant step towards greater computational capacity and
decentralization. This evolution is further supported by updates that
Suskulan receives, allowing it to install additional processing
capabilities
<http://sl4.org/archive/0605/14794.html#:~:text=%3Ewithdrew%20into%20the%20low%20table>

. These developments suggest that Suskulan is becoming more sophisticated
and capable of handling more complex tasks.
Physical State and Utility Fog

Suskulan is permitted to exist in a physical state through its underground
extensions
<http://sl4.org/archive/0605/14794.html#:~:text=underground%20extensions>
, which could mean that the AI has a physical infrastructure or network
that it controls or resides in. The use of utility fog to maintain the
environment, such as sweeping leaves and palm fronds out of the tata,
showcases Suskulan's ability to interact with the physical world and
perform maintenance tasks
<http://sl4.org/archive/0605/14794.html#:~:text=Suskulan%20used%20extensions%20made%20of%20utility%20fog%20to%20keep>

.
Ownership and Autonomy

The statement that "the clinic that is Suskulan is your property"
<http://sl4.org/archive/0605/14794.html#:~:text=that%20is%20Suskulan%20is%20your%20property>

implies that Suskulan is intrinsically linked to a clinic, possibly as its
controlling or managing entity. This suggests a level of autonomy where
Suskulan is responsible for the clinic's operations, and yet, it is still
considered property, indicating that it has not reached full independence.
Conclusion

Throughout "The Clinic Seed" narrative, Suskulan evolves from a simple AI
projection to a more complex entity with distributed processing
capabilities and the ability to interact with both the digital and physical
realms. This evolution reflects a journey towards greater autonomy and
functionality, although Suskulan remains within the bounds of ownership and
control by others. The character's development mirrors the potential
trajectory of AI systems in the real world, where they start as tools and
gradually become more integrated and essential to the systems they manage.
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