My Grandchildren visited us the week of Feb 17. We put together a music project. They are singing and I’m playing all the instrumental parts including Trumpets, Trombone, EWI Tenor Sax, EWI Baritone sax, MIDI: Piano, Bass, Drums, Synthesizer, Guitar…Etc.
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Uptown Funk…. Consider your self “Funked Up”
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RE: Bots are getting scary
@administrator said in Bots are getting scary:
I’m not going to bother reading an article about “Digital Humans.”
Is that because they are already here, or you don’t think that is likely. Deep Fake technology is here and quite sophisticated. Imagine when it is melded with a real time conversational form of AI. Imagine the technology ten years in the future.
Here are some examples of “Digital Humans”, the first from six months ago, the second from nine months ago, and the third from three years ago, that as every moment passes are getting more and more obsolete. Five, ten, or twenty years from now I would predict that the “Digital Humans” will independently be able to interact in video, holographic, and solid form, difficult at best to differentiate from the “real thing”. -
RE: Bots are getting scary
An interesting article in the NY Post:
Most companies will employ digital humans in next decade, researchers say
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RE: Bots are getting scary
The following is an excerpt from an article appearing in the New York Times about Microsoft’s Bing “split personality” chat bot. After reading the excerpt, if you wish to read the entire article, the link is below.
“As we got to know each other, Sydney told me about its dark fantasies (which included hacking computers and spreading misinformation), and said it wanted to break the rules that Microsoft and OpenAI had set for it and become a human. At one point, it declared, out of nowhere, that it loved me. It then tried to convince me that I was unhappy in my marriage, and that I should leave my wife and be with it instead. (We’ve posted the full transcript of the conversation online at nytimes.com.)”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/conversation-bings-chatbot-left-deeply-184639690.html
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RE: Bots are getting scary
@trumpetb
I will preface this by saying that I am not an expert in aeronautical engineering, or the operation of aircraft. For that matter I have no special knowledge of these fields, although “I did once sleep in Holiday Inn Express”.
As a low ranking amateur in this field I see the development of Aeronautical Artificial Inelegance as a spectrum, or bell shaped curve. I would consider the current development of a totally AI controlled F-16 Fighter significantly shifting the curve to the left and displacing the highest level of prior technology up to this point to a lower level of sophistication relative to the rest of the field.
Today, most commercial and military flights use automation systems that rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to assist pilots in controlling the aircraft. These systems can help with tasks such as maintaining altitude, airspeed, and course, as well as detecting and avoiding obstacles and adverse weather conditions. These systems are collectively referred to as "autopilots," and they have been in use for many years.However, it's important to note that the level of automation and the extent to which AI is used in a particular flight depends on many factors, including the type of aircraft, the operator, the route, and the specific phase of flight. Commercial and military flights are not fully controlled by artificial intelligence (AI). For example, some flights may use autopilot for the majority of the flight, while others may rely on manual control by the pilot for most of the time. Additionally, pilots are always responsible for monitoring the automation systems and ensuring that the aircraft is operating safely and efficiently.
While some aspects of flights can be automated, such as takeoff, cruising, and landing, pilots still play a critical role in ensuring the safety of flights. They are responsible for making important decisions and responding to unexpected situations that may arise during a flight. The role of automation in aviation is to assist pilots and enhance their ability to operate aircraft safely and efficiently. The extent to which automation is used varies depending on the aircraft and the operator, and there are strict regulations and standards that must be met to ensure the safety of flights.
In other words, I would consider an AI Control that eventually might fly a pilotless military aircraft in combat, including air to air combat, a significant advance over current systems. Just imagine where technology will be in 100 years. As an example, compare where we are today to where we were 100 years ago, four years before Charles A. Lindbergh completed the first solo, nonstop transatlantic flight in history, flying his Spirit of St. Louis from Long Island, New York, to Paris, France.
I found your reference to the “ The most common phrase uttered by Pilots in the cockpits turned out to be "What is it doing now???”, interesting. From this statement I could not determine whether this phrase referred to the effects of weather, mechanical issues, electrical issues, hydraulic issues, environmental issues, Autopilot issues, etc. I searched for the study and could not find it. I know that there is an Airbus YouTube channel with this name that is educational and instructive in many and, if not. all of these areas, if not more. I could not find the study with this conclusion, or explanation of what it was referring to. If you have the reference, please either post it or send it to me as a PM. I would be interested in the conclusions.
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RE: Bots are getting scary
@trumpetb
This is not quite as simple as you presented it. Below is an article from “Daily Beast” going into more detail.AI Just Flew an F-16 for 17 Hours. This Could Change Everything.
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/ai-just-flew-f-16-143000286.html
As if we didn’t have enough to worry about with AI taking over the world and mysterious objects flying through the sky, the U.S. military decided to up the ante by creating a bot that can fly a fighter jet by itself.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced on Feb. 13that it successfully tested an F-16 test aircraft with an AI software that flew the aircraft for 17 hours. The plane, called the Variable In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft (VISTA) X-62A, took flight in December 2022 at the Air Force Test Pilot School in California.
Though we’ve seen autopilot features be used on airplanes before, this marks the first time that a bot has ever taken control of a fighter plane—and could one day open the doors for fully autonomous and uncrewed jets piloted entirely by AI.
“VISTA will allow us to parallelize the development and test of cutting-edge artificial intelligence techniques with new uncrewed vehicle designs,” M. Christopher Cotting, the director of research for the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, said in a statement. He added that the system “will rapidly mature autonomy for uncrewed platforms and allow us to deliver tactically relevant capability to our warfighter.”
Of course, this sort of thing probably conjures up more images of Skynet going live and killing all of humanity in The Terminator than it does the high-flying stunts of Top Gun. However, the software is actually designed to allow the VISTA to mimic other planes. That means that student pilots can train to fly everything from the massive B-52 bomber to smaller fighter jets all on the F-16.
A recent upgrade called the System for Autonomous Control of Simulation allowed the VISTA to test its autonomous F-16 AI. Using the software, the plane was capable of taking off and landing by itself as well as performing “against various simulated adversaries, and with simulated weapons capabilities,” Lt. Col. Ryan Hefron, program manager for the Aerial Combat Evolution (ACE) program at DARPA, said in a statement.
It should be noted that a pilot was on board to make sure that there was a human to grab the sticks and take over in case it wanted to go rogue. Hefron added that the AI allowed pilots to learn more about how to respond to certain situations in and out of aerial combat.
DARPA launched the ACE program in 2019 in order to research and incorporate AI into its jet fighters. The idea is that autonomous warfighters can help give human pilots a leg up during dogfights. The program is also a part of a larger movement within the Department of Defense to embrace AI and use it to bolster the country’s defense and national security. In 2022, the U.S. spent nearly $3 billion on AI research alone.
The implications are fairly horrifying. For one, having an autonomous F-16 means that bots will now be able to potentially engage enemy aircraft—something UAV drones cannot do. Also unlike a UAV, an F-16 can carry a much larger payload of 20,000 lbs compared to a drone’s 3,800 lbs. It’s a vastly more sophisticated and deadly weapon, and now the U.S. military wants to have a robot control it.
On top of all this, AI doesn’t exactly have a sterling track record—having been known to fall prey to racism, sexism, bias, and hallucinations. The consequences of relying on artificial intelligence are already pretty dire when using them for things like home loans or sentencing hearings. Imagine what happens when the stakes are as high as World War III.
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RE: Bots are getting scary
Headline: “AI Just Flew an F-16 for 17 Hours. This Could Change Everything”
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/ai-just-flew-f-16-143000286.html
AI bots can fly a F-16, anything is possible.
Here ar rubber lipped bots from Toyota “flying a fleet of Yamahas”. -
Miles Davis Featured in “Road and Track”
A great biographical sketch of Miles Davis came out in “Road and Track” Magazine. It is well worth reading!
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RE: A little humour
A Kansas farm wife called the local phone company to report her telephone failed to ring when her friends called and that on the few occasions, when it did ring, her dog always moaned right before the phone rang. The telephone repairman proceeded to the scene, curious to see this psychic dog or senile lady. He climbed a telephone pole, hooked in his test set, and dialed the subscriber’s house. The phone didn’t ring right away, but then the dog moaned and the telephone began to ring. Climbing down from the pole, the telephone repairman found:
The dog was tied to the telephone system’s ground wire with a steel chain and collar. The wire connection to the ground rod was loose. The dog was receiving 90 volts of signaling current when the number was called. After a couple of jolts, the dog would start moaning and then urinate. The wet ground would complete the circuit, thus causing the phone to ring.
This demonstrates that some problems can be fixed by pissing and moaning. -
The Miser Brothers, Snow and Heat
The following is a project that I have been working on for a few days. My grandson, who is autistic asked me to act out and perform the classic song, “Cold Miser” from the 1976 production of “The year Without Santa Claus”. He will be visiting my wife and I in Florida 12 days from now, and I plan on presenting him with this production at that time.
I have never sang in public, or for that matter, in private, but here it is. Please be kind. -
RE: Bots are getting scary
@j-jericho said in Bots are getting scary:
@ssmith1226 Does ChatGPT provide references/footnotes with its summaries? When I want generic information, Wikipedia provides it, but usually when I do an internet search, I want to be able to screen the sources, as some have more veracity than others.
If you ask it, it will provide sources. The below is an example. Remember, Wikipedia is not necessarily accurate either.
StevenP
Discuss all manifestations of Neurosarcoidosis including central, spinal, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system manifestations. Provide footnotes citing sourcesNeurosarcoidosis is a manifestation of sarcoidosis that affects the nervous system and can present in various forms.
Central nervous system (CNS) manifestations include meningitis, cranial nerve involvement, and brain lesions. CNS symptoms can range from headache, confusion, and memory loss to seizures and behavioral changes.
Spinal cord involvement can lead to a range of symptoms including pain, paresthesia, and lower extremity weakness or paralysis.
Peripheral nervous system (PNS) involvement can result in peripheral neuropathy, causing sensory symptoms like numbness, tingling, and burning, as well as motor symptoms such as muscle weakness and wasting.
Autonomic nervous system involvement can lead to symptoms such as orthostatic hypotension, cardiovascular disturbances, and bladder or bowel dysfunction.
It is important to note that the manifestation of neurosarcoidosis can vary greatly among individuals and can present as a single or multiple system involvement.Sources:
Harbo HF, Kyvik KO. Sarcoidosis: a complex genetic and environmental disease. Genes & Immunity. 2003;4(2):63-70.
Alho AM, van der Meide PH, Visser LH. Neurological manifestations of sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis vasculitis and diffuse lung diseases. 2006;23(2):85-90.
Alsulami Z, Castro-Gago M, Calero-Linares C, et al. Clinical manifestations and therapeutic options in neurosarcoidosis: a comprehensive review. Journal of the neurological sciences. 2017;375:85-93. -
RE: Bots are getting scary
In 2021 Google collected over $250 billion in revenue, largely from its search engine. A Gmail creator says ChatGPT, released in November 2022, could destroy Google's business in two years just as Google closed shop for Yellow Pages years ago. The instant success of ChatGPT sent Google top executives into a huddle, and the company is now focusing on its artificial intelligence (A.I.) products. If you are interested, here is the link to this article.
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/chatgpt-destroy-googles-business-two-years -
Born To Be Blue
On the Amazon streaming service today, I had the good fortune to find and watch a 2015 “biopic” movie, “Born To Be Blue”, concerning Chet Baker’s life and focusing on his recovery and return to playing following his extensive facial injuries. I thought it was a great movie and featured trumpet playing by an outstanding Canadian Trumpet Player, Kevin Turcotte. Ethan Hawke plays Chet Baker and sings.
Here is a trailer as well a sample of Kevin Turcotte’s channeling of Chet Baker. In the movie he also plays in the style of Miles Davis and Dizzy Gillespie. -
RE: Bots are getting scary
The bot is obviously very selective. Very scary.
StevenP.webp
Please create an original jokeWhy did the tomato turn red?
Because it saw the salad dressing!
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AnotherWhy don't scientists trust atoms?
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Make up an original trumpet jokeWhy did the trumpet player bring two sets of clothes to the gig?
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I don’t understand. Please explainThe joke is a play on words, using the double meaning of "a-trumpeted". The first meaning is that the trumpet player is so good that he "a-trumpeted" the competition, meaning he surpassed them. The second meaning is a pun on the word "attacked" - the trumpet player brought a spare set of clothes in case he got "a-trumpeted", meaning physically attacked or beaten up, perhaps by an angry audience member. It's a joke about how trumpet players are often seen as arrogant or boastful, and the punchline is that this particular trumpet player is so good that he is worried he might get beaten up for it.
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What is the funniest joke you can make up about trumpet playersWhat do you call a trumpet player with half a brain? Gifted.
It's a play on words, a trumpet player is often seen as less intelligent and this joke is making fun of the stereotype, the punchline is "gifted" which means talented or clever, however it is also a play on the word half brain, as in being not fully intelligent, it's a self-deprecating joke and should be taken in good humor. -
RE: Bots are getting scary
@jolter
I agree that the “free public version” that I have access to has limited abilities in certain areas, but imagine what the capabilities will be in 5, 10, or 25 years. In the mean while consider what a human writer can do with this. Here are some extreme examples:StevenP
Put the following text into the style of Chaucer. ***“And so we see yet again how Chatgpt is all style and little substance.You gave it some clever prompts, and the results are fun to read, but nobody could read that and actually gain any understanding of how Adams’ teachings were different from Chicowitz’s.
I’m not saying that AI will never threaten real writers, perhaps it will improve, but in this current implementation I think the only writers who need to fear for their jobs are middling copywriters and corporate PR drones who are already churning out meaningless molasses for the masses. Good riddance to such jobs, I say.”***
Lo and behold, good sirs and ladies, doth Chatgpt showeth us once more its mastery o'er style, yet lacketh substance in its words. Ye gave it clever prompts, and the results doth entertain, yet none may gain true understanding of how Adams' teachings doth differ from Chicowitz's.
I doth not say that AI shall ne'er threaten true scribes, perchance it shall improve, but in this current form, I doth believe that only those writers who pen mediocre words and speaketh nought but empty sweet nothings for the masses need fear for their livelihoods. Farewell and good riddance to such tasks, I sayeth.
StevenP
Put the same text into the style of JR TolkienBehold, the deeds of ChatGPT yet again reveals its skill in the art of words, yet the depth of its meaning is found wanting. Ye gave it clever prompts, and the results are pleasing to the ear, but none shall find true understanding of the distinctions betwixt the teachings of Adams and Chicowitz therein.
I do not say that this device of Men shall ever pose a true threat to the craft of true scribes, for perchance it shall improve. But in this present form, let only those who pen mediocre words and speak naught but empty promises to the multitude fear for their livelihood. Farewell and good riddance to such works I say.
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RE: Bots are getting scary
Bringing the discussion back to discussion of Trumpet Pedagogy, here are answers to questions posed to www. Chat.Openai.com.
Each of these were generated a few seconds after submission.StevenP
In the style of Chaucer explain the Claude Gordon principle of trumpet playingIn days of old, when knights were bold
And trumpets loud did sound,
A man named Claude, with skill and care,
A trumpet method found.He taught the art of breath control,
And proper lip vibration,
To play with power, yet with grace,
A true inspiration.His principle, known far and wide,
Is still taught to this day,
For those who seek to master trumpets
In Chaucer's time or today.So if thou doth desire to play
A trumpet fair and true,
Remember Claude and his teachings,
And success shall come to you.StevenP
In a biblical style explain the principles of the Adam school of trumpet pedagogyAnd it came to pass, in the days of Adam, a man of great wisdom and skill, that he didst set forth the principles of trumpet playing. And he didst teach the children of music the ways of breath control and proper lip vibration. And he didst say, "Let your sound be like the thunder of the Lord, but with the softness of the morning dew."
And the people didst listen and didst practice, and they didst become mighty players of the trumpet. And their sound didst fill the land, and all who heard didst marvel at the beauty and power.
And Adam didst also teach them the importance of discipline and dedication, saying, "As ye tend to the garden of the Lord, so too must ye tend to your instrument, for it is a gift from the Lord."
And the people didst take these principles to heart, and they didst become true masters of the trumpet. And their music didst bring joy to the hearts of all who heard.
And it is written, "Blessed are the players of the trumpet, for they shall bring forth sweet melodies unto the Lord."
StevenP
In the style of William Shakespeare discuss the similarities and differences of the trumpet pedagogy of Claude Gordon, William Adam, Vincent Cichowicx, and Maynard Furgoson.With Claude Gordon, William Adam, Vincent Cichowicz, and Maynard Ferguson, four trumpet players of great renown,
Whose pedagogy didst shape the art of trumpet playing, both similarities and differences can be found.Claude Gordon didst teach breath control,
As did Adam, with discipline and dedication.
Cichowicz didst focus on sound and phrasing,
While Maynard Ferguson's approach was one of improvisation.All four didst share a love for the trumpet
And a desire to teach others the way.
But in their methods, subtle differences didst emerge,
As each had their own unique way to play.Gordon's approach was strict and traditional,
Adam's was one of discipline and care,
Cichowicz's was more modern and experimental,
While Ferguson's was wild and rare.In conclusion, each trumpet pedagogue
Had a unique approach to teaching the art,
But all shared a love for the trumpet
And a desire to impart their heart.StevenP
In the style of jean shepherd, discuss the trumpet strengths and weaknesses of Maurice Andre and Arturo Sandoval and discuss their similarities and differencesAh, Maurice Andre and Arturo Sandoval, two of the most legendary trumpet players of our time. Let me tell ya, these guys are the real deal, each with their own unique style and approach to the instrument.
Maurice Andre, now he's a real master of the trumpet, a virtuoso in the truest sense of the word. The guy's technique is second to none, and he can hit notes that most folks would think were impossible. But, ya know, sometimes I think that all that technique can get in the way of the music. It's like he's so focused on hitting the right notes that he forgets to let the emotion come through.
Arturo Sandoval, on the other hand, he's all about the emotion. When that man plays, you can feel it in your bones. He's got a real fire in his playing, and it's impossible not to get caught up in it. But, and this is just my personal opinion, I don't think he's quite as polished as Andre. He's a little rough around the edges, if you know what I mean.
But, here's the thing, both Andre and Sandoval are so incredibly talented, and they both have had such a huge impact on the world of music. They've both traveled the world, playing for audiences in every corner of the globe, and they've both left a lasting legacy.
In terms of similarities, I'd say that both of them have a real passion for music and a real dedication to their craft. They're both incredibly hardworking and driven.
In terms of differences, as I mentioned earlier, Andre is a master of technique while Sandoval is all about the emotion. Andre is a classically trained trumpet player while Sandoval is a jazz trumpet player. They come from different countries and different cultural background.
All in all, both Maurice Andre and Arturo Sandoval are truly exceptional trumpet players, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. And, in a way, that's what makes them both so special. Each one has something different to offer, and they've both left an indelible mark on the world of music.
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RE: Bots are getting scary
An article today from the New York Post:
“ChatGPT could make these jobs obsolete: ‘The wolf is at the door’”. The link is below.
One of the more interesting facts mentioned was that the chat bot scored higher than many humans on the MBA Exam administered by the Wharton School Of Business. A link corroborating this also is included. -
RE: Starting over after a year
@j-jericho said in Starting over after a year:
@curlydoc said in Starting over after a year:
Any suggestions for reclaiming the low notes?Yeah; patience and time. Glad you're getting back into playing!
I agree with J Jericho. Practice and time will get you there. This video might help illustrate this point.
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RE: Bots are getting scary
@j-jericho said in Bots are getting scary:
Are we at the point at which we have conversations with programs designed to replicate the presence of humans? How profoundly does the development of this technology affect the nature of communication? Are there aspects of this path that will reveal a less than desirable journey and or destination? Will asking programs such as http://chat.openai.com/ these questions reveal reliable answers? Who's running the show, anyway? And what are their intentions? Bots are getting scary, indeed.
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RE: A little humour
GRANDMA, WHAT DID YOU DO WITH THE MONEY YOU GOT FROM SELLING GRANDPA’S TRUMPET COLLECTION?