The Dawn of Melania Trump’s Artificial Intelligence Epoch: Get Ready for Some Silicon-Based Charm

“Melania Trump’s AI Era Is Upon Us”

“Imagine that on a routine visit to the doctor, you’re not greeted by a receptionist, but by a humanoid robot with big, inviting eyes. It notifies the doctor of your arrival, and then starts in on a soothing conversation with you about your symptoms, medical history, and any anxiety you might be feeling about your current predicament.” This list of tasks seems perfectly fit for a scene from a futuristic movie, doesn’t it? Well, brace yourselves, because the dawn of the era of AI is already upon us and we’re living in it!

Don’t sweat it, though. The robots aren’t here to take us over — at least not yet (que dramatic background music). They are here to make our lives easier, just like our dear friend from the doctor’s office. It’s undeniable: robots are now an integral part of our life and their popularity is only growing.

Meet the AI superstar, Melania Trump’s AI-era “pubic persona”. Unlike you and me, she can actually pick a crowded room and point out who is real and who is not. Just another day in the office for her! She’s slyly efficient, able to tackle the toughest of tasks like sorting out emails and scheduling events. Some might even call her the PA of the future!

But hey, let’s not forget about our feelings here. Our AI counterparts are all about being friendly. Remember the comforting conversation your AI receptionist hopes to engage in to alleviate any anxiety? Well, that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to measuring AI’s empathy. You won’t be treated like another number, but instead like a dear friend on a coffee break, discussing the woes and joys of life.

Humanoid robots or AI personalities, like “Melania”, are the perfect greeters and therapists combined. They can be programmed to perform tasks and engage with you about your day with Michelle Obama-esque precision, making them more personable than the average human receptionist. Scary? You bet. Awesome? Well, yeah.

However, let’s not go all-in and put our eggs entirely in the AI basket just yet. And also, let’s hope your doctor is human enough to read emotions the old-fashioned way — you know, by facial expressions, tone, and actual empathy.

Rolling out the red carpet for the AI era also means getting rid of around 400,000 U.S. jobs annually. This means it ultimately boils down to a trade-off between human jobs and efficiency – a debate for another day.

So ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to welcome the age of AI with open arms. Whether you shudder at the thought or leap for joy, the future is here, and by the looks of it, we’d all better start practicing our small talk for our machine-like friends. Trust us, you wouldn’t want to be caught off-guard the next time you’re greeted by those “big, inviting eyes” at your doctor’s office.

Read the original article here: https://www.wired.com/story/melania-trumps-ai-era-is-upon-us/