Large Language Models (LLLM’s) as they are called, are also the “artificial intelligence” chatbots. I’m sure that everyone here has had some experience with it so far, from ChatGPT to Google Gemini and to X (formerly Twitter) and their Grok agent.

In my experience with it, I have asked a lot of questions and enjoy the informational back and forth I get.

Where (and why) is the feature photo of the post what it is?

Well, back in 2001 Microsoft came out with a groundbreaking video game called Halo. I loved playing it all throughout my adult years and it just so happens that they came out with this new revamped version of it that I ordered which will be delivered today – a throwback to my youth lol. Although, being honest, I don’t even know if I’ll have time to play it. It’s nice to have though.

the original 2001 opening scene of Halo: Combat Evolved or Halo 1

Nevertheless, the core of the game’s legend focuses around a lone super soldier (The Master Chief or John-117) who has – you guessed it – an artificial AI unit (Cortana) who essentially plays the role of everything else that Master Chief can’t do or can’t do in a timely manner.

the remastered Halo 2 (released in 2015??, I think – but the original Halo 2 was released in 2004, I think?)

Back when I was playing this game as a young man, the thought of an artificial intelligence agent helping me figure out stuff was future-speak. An image of something I probably would never see in my lifetime. And now that it’s here, I am shocked. Sound familiar?

Halo 3 (2007)
Halo 4 (2012) You can see that computing hardware, graphics art and overall quality have increased since the 2001 version. As such, the game developers took dramatic license with the later Halo games. The arc of Halo 4 was focused on the video gamers that wanted a cinematic experience with the game – that or those that did not have girlfriends ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

Ok.

So, this is the background of the series of questions that I posed to my AI agent. I thought it would be fun to share it with you. I will be honest in that I have this innate fear that I’m becoming dumber as the years fly by and AI seemed to be the only thing that kept me neurologically upright these last two years.




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36 responses to “Artificial Intelligence : Can It Make Up For Our Brain’s Cognitive Biological Deterioration?”

  1. Maggie Avatar

    I can understand why you wanted the game ๐Ÿ˜Š
    Not bad for being 25 years old game.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      omg! i can’t believe it’s THAT old already haha

      1. Maggie Avatar

        ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿคญ

  2. Betty Avatar

    AI can sometimes feel less like the future and more like a very patient sidekick helping keep the brain gears turning. The videos seem entertaining!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      yes! i am very happy with the capacity of AI being a helpful sidekick although i can imagine a time when they may be called to do more – especially for an aging population!

      1. Betty Avatar

        Absolutely!๐Ÿ‘

  3. Ana Daksina Avatar

    Well, you should feel fine about that. Myself, I’ve been getting dummer so fast that even AI hasn’t been able to help!… ๐Ÿ˜ณ

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      i think you are smart Ana! you are definitely ahead of the curve

      1. Ana Daksina Avatar

        Haha, Michael, if you think that, what does it say about you?

        KIDDING! I’m kidding! Thanks for the vote of confidence โค๏ธ

        1. Michael Williams Avatar

          ๐Ÿ˜‚

          1. Ana Daksina Avatar

            ๐Ÿ˜†

  4. rachelgoes262 Avatar

    I had no idea Cortana came from Halo video game. Cortana was the assistant (similar to Siri for iPhone) for the short lived Windows phones. I think the challenge is how things are fictionalized compared to how they play out in real life. Thanks for the insight!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      yes! ๐Ÿ™‚ Cortana was from the game and I thought she was a brilliant addition for Microsoft’s strategy with their phones, but of course – they had to screw that up lol.
      I would have willingly switched over if they were able to keep improving her.

  5. Sheila Avatar

    This is so interesting and crazy that a game with the super sci-fi AI is now our reality. When video calls became popular and now zoom, etc I always thought of the cartoon the Jetsons I used to watch as a kid where they had video calls and that seemed so far out there at the time.

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      exactly! it goes to show that while things may not turn out the way we think they do, in many ways we find ourselves circling towards that very conclusion. crazy!

  6. CJ Antichow Avatar
    CJ Antichow

    Mike iโ€™m so far behind you, i rarely (purposefully) use AI and i just canโ€™t believe people ask it questions and trust or believe itโ€™s answers lol, like i just donโ€™t understand!!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      I know – it’s crazy. I was going to write another post on it but we actually ran a test on a few of those AI agents and it was very surprising and scary! there are agents you can ask, but there are many more that you should not!

  7. Hazel Avatar

    I only ask AI on things or vocabulary I dont understand. Or correct my grammar. I think I’m not just so inquisitive on many things. I just picked what is being needed right now.

    A lot of Halo.๐Ÿคญ looks engrossing!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      AI is one of those things where it can help if you know what you’re asking. but you have to know which AI to go to if you want deep inquisitive questions answered! but for learning, it is fantastic!

  8. justrojie Avatar

    have you played destiny?? halo was cool tho

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      I wish I could have played destiny. I pretty much got out of heavy gaming a year or two before it came out!

  9. ibarynt Avatar

    The AI developed quickly, can I say imaginary game and now it’s reality.

    Mike, if you think you’re dumb, the rest of humanity is doomed ๐Ÿ˜

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ isn’t tech such a weird thing. I can imagine in 10 years, AI may be something completely different than what we can imagine now.

      1. ibarynt Avatar

        I can’t even imagine what AI will be then. You know my little girl was teaching me Gen Z terminology ๐Ÿ˜ฑ. Are we so old? ๐Ÿคฃ

        1. Michael Williams Avatar

          haha! my niece was teaching me Gen Z words too hahaha.

          between you and me, i think Gen Z is corny LOL

          1. ibarynt Avatar

            What will happen to the vocabulary ๐Ÿ˜†.

            They are sooo corny. Just don’t let them hear us ๐Ÿ˜

  10. Edward Ortiz Avatar

    This is deep, and Iโ€™m glad it realized that Chief was the key. With all the discussion around robots and AI lately, I have been recommending the movie Ex Machina. Have you watched it?

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      no, I have not heard of that movie. I’ll look it up!

      1. Edward Ortiz Avatar

        Well, hopefully you get to see the movie. That’s where we’re going with AI.

        1. Michael Williams Avatar

          i’ve actually begun to start noticing about the data centers. i cannot say that I am comfortable with their proliferation, Edward.

          1. Edward Ortiz Avatar

            Yeah, I think data centers will be problematic for communities and the environment. At some point, they may be abandoned as technology moves on to something else. What will happen to all those big warehouses?

            1. Michael Williams Avatar

              that is my biggest fear! it’s not like demolition is some type of cheap thing and there are residual chemicals that need to be accounted for. both entry and egress have to be considered carefully!

              1. Edward Ortiz Avatar

                Absolutely! There are a lot of abandoned warehouses around the country, so data centers will add to that.

  11. Kristen Reilly Avatar

    Mike, dumb? I think not friend. I THINK NOT

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ thank you Kristen – I am, in the end, my own worst critic!

      1. Kristen Reilly Avatar

        I think we all are. You’re not alone

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