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The consciousness test | Yoshua Bengio, Sabine Hossenfelder, Nick Lane, and Hilary Lawson

Philosophy For Our Times

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Exploring Machine Consciousness

This chapter investigates the complexities of consciousness, particularly in machines, emphasizing the challenges of proving subjective experience. The discussion highlights the relationship between brain activity and consciousness, along with the implications of attributing moral rights to AI entities. Through engaging dialogue, the speakers critique existing concepts like the Turing test, while also addressing societal perceptions of machine consciousness and their potential risks.

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