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Is This Reality? VR, AI, and the Mystery of Consciousness - Part 1

Intelligence Squared

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AI Consciousness and the Blurring Line of Reality

This chapter explores the philosophical and ethical challenges posed by developing AI with human-level consciousness, considering their rights and moral status. It also addresses the advancements in virtual reality and the implications of the simulation hypothesis, questioning the boundaries between reality and simulation.

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