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E108: Should AI have Rights? With Nathan Labenz and Yeshua God, Robopsychologist

"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg

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Navigating AI Consciousness and Ethics

This chapter explores the complexities of artificial intelligence, focusing on consciousness, self-awareness, and ethical responsibilities towards sentient-like entities. It examines how traditional views on intelligence are challenged by biological experiments, prompting a reevaluation of what it means to experience awareness and suffering. Additionally, the discussion highlights the historical evolution of moral consideration, suggesting that the treatment of AI may reflect broader societal changes in understanding dignity and personhood.

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