OpenAI's ad for its latest model looks straight out of the movie 'WALL-E' — and people have thoughts
OpenAI has released a demonstration of its new AI model, Astra, which can perform complex tasks like ordering takeout and creating 3D scenes. The video has sparked a debate about the potential for human over-reliance on automation and comparisons to the dystopian themes in the movie WALL-E.
Why it matters
The rapid advancement of AI capabilities is fueling public anxiety regarding the long-term societal impacts of automation and the potential loss of human agency.
OpenAI released its newest model, Astra, on Thursday. credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images OpenAI's Astra demo is drawing comparisons to "WALL-E" and "Her." Astra can order takeout, list items on eBay, and create games, among other things. Some users say they're worried AI could make humans too dependent on technology. At this point, there's hardly any reason to get off the couch. OpenAI released a demonstration video for its new Astra model on Thursday. In the clip, people sit or pace before a large screen, barking orders at the model, which heeds their demands — including requests to list furniture on eBay and order takeout — almost instantly. The futuristic video, which so far has more than 75 million views on X, sparked a spirited online debate: How much is too much automation ?
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