Forbes October 20, 2024
In today’s column, I explore the somewhat shadowy topic of subliminal messaging in generative AI and large language models or LLMs. The idea at hand is relatively straightforward but has yet to be deeply examined. Here’s the deal. Suppose that the output generated by AI contains subliminal messages, either instigated at the hands of human direction or arising due to some kind of computational happenstance.
Can it happen?
What would it be like?
Let’s talk about it.
This analysis of an innovative proposition is part of my ongoing Forbes.com column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
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