The Greek myth of Talos, the first robot - Adrienne Mayor
TED-Ed・2 minutes read
Hephaestus created the giant bronze automaton Talos to defend King Minos' kingdom of Crete, using it to hurl boulders at ships until the crew of Jason and the Argonauts tricked it into removing a bolt that drained its power source, showcasing early concerns about artificial intelligence.
Insights
- Hephaestus created Talos, a bronze automaton, to protect King Minos' kingdom by hurling boulders at ships and crushing survivors, highlighting early AI defense mechanisms.
- Medea's cunning manipulation of Talos' power source, causing his collapse, reveals potential vulnerabilities in advanced technological systems and the importance of understanding and exploiting these weaknesses.
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Recent questions
Who created Talos?
Hephaestus
What was Talos made of?
Bronze
How did Talos defend Crete?
Hurling boulders at ships
Who tricked Talos into collapsing?
Medea
What led to Talos' collapse?
Removing a bolt
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Summary
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Talos: Ancient AI Threat Defeated by Sorcery
- Hephaestus, the god of technology, created Talos, a giant bronze automaton powered by ichor, to defend King Minos' island kingdom of Crete from intruders.
- Talos, marching around the island thrice daily, would hurl boulders at approaching ships and crush survivors who made it ashore, until the crew of Jason and the Argonauts encountered him.
- Medea, a sorceress among the Argonauts, tricked Talos into removing a bolt that drained his power source, leading to his collapse and the crew's freedom, showcasing an ancient blueprint for artificial intelligence concerns.
