Sarcasm Activated: A Witty AI Cartoon Might Just be Your Future Job Interviewer!

“An AI Cartoon May Interview You for Your Next Job”

“In a cozy ship’s cabin on Sunday, the two designated world-savers of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ shared a scene and a mid-space snack. Nebula, the cyborg assassin and deadbeat dad survivor, reached for the last of their packaged food, but Tony Stark, the man in the more literal iron suit, stopped her. They were both emaciated, and his mechanical heart was running out of juice. ‘You take it,’ he said. Why? ‘I’m more machine now than man,’ he said. ‘My brain’s still human, mostly—but I’m running a higher metabolism. Plus, I can probably think of other ways to stay alive.’”

This is a scene straight out of the latest Wolverine movie. Tony Stark and Nebula side by side, arguing about who gets the last food ration. The decadence! The drama! Just when you thought superheroes had crossed all boundaries of absurdity, here they are counting calories in space. One would think superheroes have more significant troubles – like saving earth or coming to terms with their skimpy costumes. But oh no, they are worried about running out of packaged food. Heaven forbid, no one likes a hangry superhero!

But let’s digest the juicy bit here – the part where Mr. Stark states he is more machine than man. It nudges us towards the age-old question. No, not whether pineapple goes on a pizza – the other one – what makes us human? Is it our fleshy envelopes or is it, as Tony suggests, our minds?

Further along, the article swings through lofty ideas surrounding Artificial Intelligence and the human-ness of illustrated characters. It argues that to truly humanize AI, we may need to ‘draw’ it. To this end, it upholds the cartoonized AI, Xiaoice, that interacts through text, voice, images, and even doodles, all while crossing the threshold of 660 million online users. Did it mention that Xiaoice also writes poetry? Talk about being multi-talented – Eat your heart out Superman!

From the dilemmas of resource sharing in space to the intricate threads of AI and human emotions, the twists, and turns of the narrative seem like they are straight out of a superhero storyline. But are they really?

How about embracing the idea that the best way to humanize an AI is to add a touch of humour, a dash of silliness, or even – dare we say – a hint of sarcasm? Then again, maybe that’s what this article is doing, right under our noses, turning a cynical eye towards the very notions of AI, cartoons, and indeed, our humanity.

Like it or not, the digital revolution confronts us with cyborg-esque questions. And being the cheeky species that we are, we aren’t settling for simple answers. We seek a human touch in everything – even in AI. That’s what makes us human.

Through the sarcasm and hyperbole, the core of the matter resonates: Regardless of how many calories they need to survive in space, despite their mechanical hearts or AI brains, it’s the irreplaceable human spirit that makes both Tony Stark and good old cartooned Xiaoice so endearing. In the great circus of technology, there are no illusions anymore. The lines blur between reality and fiction, AI, and humanity – and the show only gets more captivating.

So, grab some popcorn (or a rationed space snack) and buckle up. The evolution of AI and its integration into our lives might just be the most compelling saga we’ve ever witnessed. It’s hauntingly exciting. Don’t you agree?

Read the original article here: https://www.wired.com/story/ai-cartoon-next-job/