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141. Colossus The Forbin Project ( 1970)

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Sun Feb 9, 2025, 09:24 AM

Feb 2025

Musk has opened an AI supercomputer data center in Tennessee by the name of Colossus.
https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/machine-learning/article/55244139/the-colossus-ai-supercomputer-elon-musks-drive-toward-data-center-ai-technology-domination

The movie:
https://archive.org/details/colossus-the-forbin-project-1970

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OMG!! THIS is what Trump and Musk are up to!! (Forget the sensational distractions!) [View all] ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 OP

I think this as well. FalloutShelter Feb 2025 #1

I'm thinking his next move ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 #4

make us all expendable. rampartd Feb 2025 #66

same as it ever was... SonOfNebanaube Feb 2025 #113

I came to this conclusion after reading the substack article I'm linking below. Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #96

No problem SG! FalloutShelter Feb 2025 #119

finished building Colossus in TN, the world's largest AI computing center. MagickMuffin Feb 2025 #2

Could well have been!! ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 #3

Very well might have been Botany Feb 2025 #8

I never bought it was legit either. No way he could've won after all the fatal type political hits that moron took!! ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 #17

Trump was masturbating a mic stand, giving a blow job to a microphone in front of tv cameras, Botany Feb 2025 #32

In a country supposedly divided 50/50, winning a seven swing srtates is a statistical stretch. flashman13 Feb 2025 #49

Saying this at DU would get you bashed and ridiculed a few months ago. milestogo Feb 2025 #146

So, BonnieJW Feb 2025 #33

Probably. rubbersole Feb 2025 #39

The republicans have been working on controlling the vote by computer manipulation for years. Botany Feb 2025 #40

Remember, in some states the Magas were allowed to take the voting machines home with them. We can rest ratchiweenie Feb 2025 #138

This coup that started with bush v Gore (or clear back to Rehnquist stopping blacks or Hispanics from Botany Feb 2025 #142

He's a computer genius with a major personality disorder and no conscience at all. milestogo Feb 2025 #147

Actually...no he's not a computer genius...he's not a genius at anything PortTack Feb 2025 #157

except the polls consistently showed trump able to win. How was somebody into the data? LymphocyteLover Feb 2025 #67

Not just this last election but going back 20+ years when they shifted to electronic voting and the Botany Feb 2025 #131

I'm talking about the pre-election polls. LymphocyteLover Feb 2025 #164

Hacked? Katcat Feb 2025 #80

There is no way Trump won every swing state - TBF Feb 2025 #172

Simply put, Musk wants his computers to take over operation of the U S. government. John1956PA Feb 2025 #5

Not surprising at all. Hopefully. ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 #19

Oh, and excuse me, BUT FAWK THE MAIN STREAM MEDIA!!!!!! a kennedy Feb 2025 #27

they already started NJCher Feb 2025 #55

Thank you! I will read this tonight if I can access it. Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #106

YES. Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #101

This message was self-deleted by its author Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #102

Coincidentally, I just posted something very similar Bluetus Feb 2025 #6

Interesting too. This has got to be stopped ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 #7

Agreed. Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #105

+1. Agree, they want to gut most agencies and replace it with AI, radius777 Feb 2025 #20

Great points. Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #109

This hypothesis ticks some boxes: Irish_Dem Feb 2025 #9

Great observations all, ID! ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 #11

Agree on all points but 1. Bluetus Feb 2025 #42

Yes there are other ways for Musk to make money on the data. Irish_Dem Feb 2025 #46

In the movie "The Aviator" (2004) Howard Hughes states that many contractors fail to produce. John1956PA Feb 2025 #51

That is quite common. Bluetus Feb 2025 #108

Yes this is common knowledge. Irish_Dem Feb 2025 #125

No, that's not what I'm saying. Bluetus Feb 2025 #75

I think they are building it as they go. If you consider how AI is built, Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #98

I am sure they all believe the story. Bluetus Feb 2025 #103

Yes my thoughts as well, they are building it as they go. Irish_Dem Feb 2025 #124

Thanks for the reply, Irish Dem. Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #128

Information about AI is going to be important I think. Irish_Dem Feb 2025 #133

Because the existing government workers will not go along with their long term plan to seize power. mackdaddy Feb 2025 #52

YES to all of that! Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #110

"Call me crazy if you like,..." Disaffected Feb 2025 #10

LOL! ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 #13

Musk forgot one important thing. Just as technology is improving for AI, so are the counter measures Baitball Blogger Feb 2025 #12

Very glad you pointed that fact out! ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 #14

Counter measures can also be used to... WestMichRad Feb 2025 #93

Excellent point! And a hopeful one! Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #111

Can you explain EMPs? Thank you. phylny Feb 2025 #130

From what I understand of it, which is very limited. Baitball Blogger Feb 2025 #132

You're kind to take the time, and thank you! phylny Feb 2025 #134

Just sent to Senator Blumenthal. He was on air yesterday saying his subcomittee.. halobeam Feb 2025 #15

Wow! That's awesome! Thank you!! ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 #21

Anything, I can do! Here is the link to his office if anyone on DU wants to send it too.. halobeam Feb 2025 #25

Thank you! Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #116

Let me count the ways. Bluetus Feb 2025 #44

I posted this a few days ago and was as usual ignored or ridiculed. phylny Feb 2025 #16

You were on to it. Sorry you were ridiculed! ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 #23

If (when) quantum computing becomes powerful enough to radius777 Feb 2025 #34

I'm sorry, I do not understand this - would you be kind enough to explain it to me? phylny Feb 2025 #63

I'll give it a shot. Shipwack Feb 2025 #85

Fantastic and understandable. Thank you! phylny Feb 2025 #88

Started reading leighbythesea2 Feb 2025 #117

Crypto currency depends on encryption (not suprisingly) Disaffected Feb 2025 #87

Very good, understandable and helpful. phylny Feb 2025 #89

YW. nt Disaffected Feb 2025 #90

The one that ridiculed you is a Musk fan JI7 Feb 2025 #94

Agree and I can report that this is being confirmed Bread and Circuses Feb 2025 #127

Excellent info Evolve Dammit Feb 2025 #135

Yes - I believe there is a link to be followed from what MuskRat yellow dahlia Feb 2025 #168

Colossus is probably what they used to finagle the votes. Clouds Passing Feb 2025 #18

I agree. ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 #24

Me, too. Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #114

He didn't spend $280 million for nothing. subterranean Feb 2025 #22

What will life look like under AI rule? lame54 Feb 2025 #26

! Marcuse Feb 2025 #43

Perfect! Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #115

"Get in line, Peon. rubbersole Feb 2025 #47

Naming it "Colossus" gives me visions of Sci-fi Horror RoeVWade Feb 2025 #28

"Colossus: The Forbin Project" (1970) is about a computer takeover of the U.S. government. John1956PA Feb 2025 #37

The entire trilogy is excellent, written by a former Royal Navy officer. This OP makes sense. C0RI0LANUS Feb 2025 #56

Interestingly I just saw a video on how Musk removed this movie from all streaming services in December of 2024 halobeam Feb 2025 #137

Elon missed one kpinvt Feb 2025 #143

The Russians call this "maskerovka". Musk is hiding his intentions and the provenance of this scheme. C0RI0LANUS Feb 2025 #145

The role for humans intrepidity Feb 2025 #160

The imagination and memories of millions of brains will boost AI exponentially. C0RI0LANUS Feb 2025 #162

Funny you mention dreams intrepidity Feb 2025 #163

Dreams, Imagination, and the National Psyche C0RI0LANUS Feb 2025 #167

Came here to say this exact thing. Shipwack Feb 2025 #86

And TSF doesn't even know how to use a computer. milestogo Feb 2025 #29

Freaky thought, just seeing them "overhauling" Air Traffic.. halobeam Feb 2025 #30

G.O.P. will insist their brand of 'religion' be a Massive Factor in Technofasicm BoRaGard Feb 2025 #31

I shared that post elsewhere and was attacked (by fellow liberals) as being alarmist. lol n/t OneGrassRoot Feb 2025 #35

AI hallucinates! RainCaster Feb 2025 #36

Privatization...of course. yellow dahlia Feb 2025 #38

who is Conrad Goehausen? Kali Feb 2025 #41

This message was self-deleted by its author LymphocyteLover Feb 2025 #69

Not just government but potentially much of the US workforce. Check out 'Tesla Bot' a general-purpose humanoid robot.... AntiFascist Feb 2025 #45

Well, let's be fair, markodochartaigh Feb 2025 #60

LOL!!! ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 #97

Those robots are likely further away from ready than Musk pretends misanthrope Feb 2025 #120

Yes, that's why big corps are so invested Nigrum Cattus Feb 2025 #48

Anybody know how to get this to Rachel and Lawrence and Ali and Ari Amaryllis Feb 2025 #50

msnbc website, you'll find all their contacts there :) halobeam Feb 2025 #61

We're all hosed, if this is true. Mr. Scorpio Feb 2025 #53

So America First was actually AI first, Americans last IronLionZion Feb 2025 #54

I said this earlier today Bayard Feb 2025 #57

Remember when Sully Sullenberger did a perfect water landing? milestogo Feb 2025 #148

This message was self-deleted by its author Bayard Feb 2025 #58

Truth Arazi Feb 2025 #59

I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream bluescribbler Feb 2025 #62

You beat me to it. yonder Feb 2025 #76

Jeez.. yes. I think I was 15 when I read that. Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #99

My thoughts some time ago Dan Feb 2025 #64

I would not doubt that he is probably feeding our data into an AI model erodriguez Feb 2025 #65

They're both maniacs with clear signs of dementia. SleeplessinSoCal Feb 2025 #68

So the techbros punked Trump... jmbar2 Feb 2025 #70

More than one tech bro is involved, and journalist Gil Duran is doing the best writing about this. highplainsdem Feb 2025 #71

THANK YOU. EXACTLY. ancianita Feb 2025 #83

Thank you for all the links! Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #121

I've a heard a version of this mentioned before and I'm sure that's what Elon wants to do... LymphocyteLover Feb 2025 #72

You are correct, but it doesn't really matter. Shipwack Feb 2025 #95

yes, that is exactly what I was referring to -- it's definitely a scam of the highest order LymphocyteLover Feb 2025 #165

How has this guy become your "knowledgeable friend"? Try Googling him. ancianita Feb 2025 #73

Hi, ancianita! Conrad Goehausen doesn't seem to have any professional expertise related to what highplainsdem Feb 2025 #79

Hi, highplainsdem! Nope, he doesn't. ancianita Feb 2025 #81

Either Elon never read "The Fall of Colossus" or he thinks none of us have. malthaussen Feb 2025 #74

He's another narcissist. Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #100

It would not surprise me if Elon and Trump are working on a way to make all women expendable. AI sex is the next thing. Jit423 Feb 2025 #77

Take it from a computer professional Beck23 Feb 2025 #78

A year or so ago, I posted a report about a programmer Musk consulted informally about some coding Emrys Feb 2025 #92

This message was self-deleted by its author Rebl2 Feb 2025 #82

Well, I've been holding on to hope until beveeheart Feb 2025 #84

Don't despair, beveeheart. Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #126

I've come to the same conclusion. Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #91

Colossus: The Musk Project MrWowWow Feb 2025 #104

If you want to watch or get a copy of this movie Linda ladeewolf Feb 2025 #153

Trump's Illegal Actions Baron2024 Feb 2025 #107

Pardon if this has already been posted in this thread, mwmisses4289 Feb 2025 #112

This rings true Martin Eden Feb 2025 #118

Exactly! ElementaryPenguin Feb 2025 #161

Please see, if not already linked above. usonian Feb 2025 #122

I linked to the first one, but not the second. Thanks for that! See my reply 71 above. highplainsdem Feb 2025 #166

I can see it now. Why would we need SCOTUS? ... aggiesal Feb 2025 #123

Glitches gonna glitch Dunnjen Feb 2025 #129

Makes a lot of sense Joinfortmill Feb 2025 #136

"Techno-fascism"--a dystopian phrase if there ever was one. Timeflyer Feb 2025 #139

Do we have any white hat hacker DU members? This information needs to be put in the faces of the Proud Boys, the LaMouffette Feb 2025 #140

Colossus The Forbin Project ( 1970) kpinvt Feb 2025 #141

Very good film. Unintended consequence can be a bitch. marble falls Feb 2025 #158

Next stop: Renraku Arcology Orrex Feb 2025 #144

Yes, Musk is trying to take over the government through the use of AI, which will be controlled by him and Martin68 Feb 2025 #149

Yes. That is what I see, too. Silver Gaia Feb 2025 #169

I have no doubt that this is the case Metaphorical Feb 2025 #150

Colossus: The Forbin Project was supposed to be fiction JanMichael Feb 2025 #151

i was thinking of that movie also. Amaryllis Feb 2025 #152

Doubt the use of the word Colossus was an accident. JanMichael Feb 2025 #154

AIs Linda ladeewolf Feb 2025 #155

This is why he offered Zuckerberg $500,000,000 for AI Development. 33taw Feb 2025 #156

This from a poster on Bluesky phylny Feb 2025 #159

Trump is nuts enough to think this is wonderful. Vinca Feb 2025 #170

I cut my programming chops learning the first AI language LISP... cayugafalls Feb 2025 #171

I couldn't help but chuckle at the irony of a language called lisp, the implication being that it is defective. Martin68 Feb 2025 #174

I actually have a lisp, and until speech therapy helped me cayugafalls Feb 2025 #175

I apologize for my lack of sensitivity. Perhaps naming a computer language that way was insensitive. Martin68 Feb 2025 #177

The quote given in the OP Danascot Feb 2025 #173

Pull the plug... Every single one... ultralite001 Feb 2025 #176

No, it's to grift & cut out those who can hold them accountable. We KNOW this because it's already happening themaguffin Feb 2025 #178