☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml to AI@lemmy.ml · 2 years agoWithin the West, a common theme in sci-fi is that AI will take over and enslave humans. However, within the Chinese context, AI is portrayed as a companion.montrealethics.aiexternal-linkmessage-square2fedilinkarrow-up17arrow-down10
arrow-up17arrow-down1external-linkWithin the West, a common theme in sci-fi is that AI will take over and enslave humans. However, within the Chinese context, AI is portrayed as a companion.montrealethics.ai☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml to AI@lemmy.ml · 2 years agomessage-square2fedilink
minus-squareloathsome dongeaterAlinkfedilinkarrow-up5·2 years agoIIRC this is similar to the portrayal of aliens in the US vs. Soviet media
minus-square☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.mlOPlinkfedilinkarrow-up5arrow-down1·2 years agoYup, US aliens are often a projection of xenophobia, and USSR generally portrayed aliens as being friendly and enlightened.
IIRC this is similar to the portrayal of aliens in the US vs. Soviet media
Yup, US aliens are often a projection of xenophobia, and USSR generally portrayed aliens as being friendly and enlightened.