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#173 – Jeff Sebo on digital minds, and how to avoid sleepwalking into a major moral catastrophe

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Moral Dimensions of AI Sentience

This chapter explores the ethical implications of artificial intelligence systems potentially possessing consciousness or sentience, emphasizing the need for a reevaluation of societal norms regarding AI welfare. It discusses the importance of considering non-negligible risks in moral decision-making and proposes a threshold for moral consideration based on the likelihood of AI sentience. The conversation highlights the complexities of anthropomorphizing AI versus recognizing their potential moral significance, advocating for a balanced approach in ethical assessments.

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