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THE HARD PROBLEM OF OBSERVERS - WOLFRAM & FRISTON [SPECIAL EDITION]
Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST)
Exploring Agency and Consciousness in AI
This chapter examines the intricacies of self-awareness and agency in artificial intelligence, contrasting simpler systems like thermostats with advanced neural networks. It discusses the challenges of understanding consciousness and perception within both biological and artificial contexts, emphasizing the complexities of decision-making processes. The dialogue raises critical questions about agency, modeling, and how AI systems might emulate cognitive functions while remaining fundamentally different from human consciousness.
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