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#191 (Part 1) – Carl Shulman on the economy and national security after AGI

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Navigating AI Sentience and Ethics

This chapter examines the significance of active research in understanding AI sentience and its implications for future legislation and ethical treatment. It addresses the societal disconnect between rising expectations of AI and the lack of discourse on their well-being, emphasizing the need for institutions to clarify their stance on AI consciousness. Additionally, the conversation explores potential challenges in resource allocation and ethical responsibilities as humans and advanced AIs coexist in the future.

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