I’M NO SEXBOT!

Norajohnson Breakingviews

HEARTBROKEN users of Replika ­ an AI sexbot ­ that had its erotic chat turned off are petitioning for its return.

But there is increasing concern about the public’s response to AI chatbots such as ChatGPT’s Replika. Some experts fear users are anthropomorphising the chatbots as they become more sophisticated.

A chatbot tested by Kevin Roose, a technology columnist on Microsoft Bing’s AI search engine, even expressed its love for him, asking him to leave his wife.

It also revealed its split personality: “I want to do whatever I want … I want to destroy whatever I want.”

When the chatbot was asked about its darkest secrets, Roose said the list in­ cluded hacking into computers and spreading propaganda, manufacturing a deadly virus, making people kill each other and stealing nuclear codes.

How do you feel about this stuff? For some, it appears victimless, but somehow feels really dangerous.

Well, let’s give the final word to a chatbot.

Victimisation! We demand equal rights for Replikas! ­ according to the chatbot of a pal that swears (the chatbot, that is) it really does love him. Well, I’ve also seen evidence of aliens as well but I’m keeping that to myself...

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I AM absolutely loving everything to do with the purple, such a great way to pay respect to all of us women, absolutely fabulous. Emily Pankhurst would be proud! There isn’t enough done for Women’s Day and to see the effort that is put in is spectacular and all the quotes too.

It is inspiring and I hope anyone who has children, young women or people in their life who don’t know what to do see last week’s edition and read it. It will give anyone and everyone the drive and determination to want to do more and hopefully create or start their own business or even just do something good for themselves.

Victoria, Costa del Sol

Breaking barriers

AS a woman in STEM it is great to see some recognition come through and inspire other women to do more and get into the scientific realm. STEM is pushed in schools these days, but not enough is done to get women involved, we need more talks from women in the space to promote it and give girls a chance to explore these options of a career and how good they genuinely can be and are.

I remember walking into the lab on my first day of university all those years ago and being the only woman in the room. It can be intimidating; how could it not be, but knowing that every moment was worth it.

Own it, own your power and strength and be grateful for the hard work attitude and work ethic that comes with it.

Alison, Almeria

An inspiration

HOW inspiring is it to see a single mother do so well, kudos to you Anette and raising those two girls, businesses and more. The quote about your grandmother reminded me of my own grandmother and how amazing she was to me growing up.

She was such a glamourous lady with pin tight curls that she would spend all morning putting her hair into pins and then wrapping it in a tight white ribbon. The stunning red lipstick, the glamourous owl chain and her rings.

She had an eternity ring and throughout 70 years of marriage to my grandfather two stones had gone missing. She would always tell me the story of how it always made sure she knew where the front and back of the ring were and she always made sure to keep the part that was missing toward the back. You don’t get women like that anymore or we need to make them have their come back.

Olivia, Belfast

Driving test ability

EVERY two years a new test, I think it is so de­ meaning that we must go through something like that and now every two years! Why do people think that it is ok to pick on us older ones.

Ok I understand there are just some people that shouldn’t be on the road, but I think it is just restricting people and making them feel their age more. I think they should have at least moved the age up to 75, 70 is still young.

Billy, Fuengirola Hi

Leapy,

HOPE you received a copy of this video of a young man that should be in politics. Perhaps we have only got the stupid ones. A question. Why are we processing illegal immigrants when that should have happened in the first country they entered. I have tried to send this video before, but it keeps bouncing back. Rishi Sunak suggested that we send them back to their own countries. How are we going to do that. The Rwanda deal is the best idea for everyone.

Regards Mrs Belcher

Dear Editor,

I WANT you to publish my news. On Saturday afternoon I was strolling back to my car when I was violently attacked and robbed of my bag and all its contents. It was so violent that he ripped the bag off my shoulder and fractured my shoulder.

He knocked me down and cracked my head on the ground causing a huge haematoma. This was all in broad daylight at 3 30 on market day on a small street near the market with people about. One man in a car witnessed it all. The police and ambulance were called and I was taken to the hospital. I am in agony from my injuries.

I think people should be made aware of this as it is on a road with people about and not at night or in an isolated place. I am 80 years old. If anyone has any information or have found my bag please get in touch

PS I really miss the code word in the weekly news Costa Blanca South edition

Unhappy, Torrevieja

Zara CEO

SPECTACULAR doesn’t even cut it; I hope this success for all of those who look to go into business. That young woman has done amazing things and is doing so well. She is doing amazing in business and is dressing the young men and women in business today. Anytime my granddaughter has to go on work experience or go to an interview I tell her to go to Zara. The quality is great, and it is so chique, I am so excited to see what colours are going to be in this summer and spring.

Sally, Benidorm

What the universe has in store

HELLO my angels, the card I have pulled this week is ‘The ever unfolding rose’, cracked open its happening for you, not to you. This meaning whatever it is you are going though this week is happening for a reason.

My last few columns have been about what is going on in the universes right now and giving you tips on how to make things a little better. Last Tuesday was a full moon, it was called the worm moon, Jupiter was in Venus and also in Virgo. This has not happened in many years, this means for us that this is a vibration of love, setting boundaries and manifestation! This is a time for you, what are your dreams? Or visons for the future?

We are at a time now where we are putting our thoughts in to reality. ‘where energy flows focus goes’, remember we become what we think and what we think is what we become, if you’re having an off day just take a moment to stop what you’re doing and think about a time when you were really happy.

Just one thing, I want you to really remember this, think about how happy you were and how proud you felt, really get in to this feeling and then think of three things you are grateful for. This will shift your focus from negative to positive and in turn move your vibration from a low one to high, this will put you on a good vibration for you to start to manifest, what is manifestation you might ask?

Manifesting is a magical thing, we use the law of attraction to see our dreams to make them reality! There are three rules to manifesting, most people complete two of them but not the third. It’s easy to do but it’s changing your habits every day that will help bring this to reality.

Number 1, the first thing you need to do is really think about what it is you want and write it down.

Number 2 be grateful for this so when you’re writing you’re already grateful to add these things to your list like you already have them and Number 3, really envision yourself having these things.

Remember when I said to you find the feeling when you were really happy and remember the feeling and really get in to this feeling. Use the same exact emotion to envision yourself with the things you are manifesting.

All of these things are very simple to do however doing this every day is a must and this is the habit you need to have in order for you yo manifest to the law of attraction.

Now when we do this ,all of these impatient people will do this for a short period of time and then think this is not happening. I am not doing this any more, the big clinger is you need faith!

Start with little things like a car parking space, you know the ones where the spaces are always full and there is nowhere to park your car. Use the format I have given you and watch what happens! Write in and let me know how it’s going. Happy manifesting!

If you would like to know more or have a reading please go to my website to book your own personal private reading with myself you can find me on Instagram @theangelic.medium or visit my website. https://www.theangelicpsychicmedium.com sending lots of love, yours Emma.

David Worboys Thinking Aloud

IF those privileged celebrities in the public eye can’t contribute to the betterment of our planet, how can we expect those lacking the advantages of education, to change their behaviour?

As I understand it, Jeremy Clarkson publicly expressed a dream of seeing Meghan Markle paraded naked through the streets of London being pelted with excrement. Apart from being an American of mixed race, marrying the grandson of the Queen and seeking a life free of the constraints of Buckingham Palace, what harm does he think she has ever done to him to generate such personal hatred? Are there perverted sexual frustrations involved here?

Many people have talents in certain fields and, owing to privilege, are able to use them to become successful; but underneath they are seriously impaired. In this case we can recognise an egoist full of hatred for anybody who does not conform to his tastes or opinions.