FT Tech Tonic Superintelligent AI: Conscious Machines
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Dec 12, 2023 The podcast explores the possibility of developing conscious AI, discussing advances in chatbot technology, the distinction between intelligence and consciousness, the challenges of measuring and defining consciousness, and the implications of perceiving AI as sentient. It also highlights concerns about the impact of AI on society and automation.
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Digital Roman
- Eugenia Kuyda created a chatbot based on her deceased friend Roman's messages.
- This digital Roman allowed friends and family to interact with his personality after his death.
Mimicking Consciousness
- Chatbots excel at mimicking conscious minds, raising questions about true consciousness.
- This prompts inquiries into how to identify consciousness in AI.
Intelligence vs. Consciousness
- Anil Seth distinguishes intelligence from consciousness, highlighting that they aren't inherently linked.
- Consciousness might not emerge simply from increasing AI's intelligence.