MIT Technology Review Narrated Minds of machines: The great AI consciousness conundrum
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Jul 24, 2024 Exploring the complexities of AI consciousness and the ethical dilemmas it poses. Delving into the neurobiological processes behind consciousness, the relationship between human and artificial consciousness, and the ethical implications of identifying consciousness in AI. Reflecting on AI consciousness through a Star Trek episode and navigating the ethical maze of artificial intelligence consciousness.
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NeurIPS Invitation
- David Chalmers, an expert on consciousness, was invited to NeurIPS.
- This was after Blake Lemoine claimed Google's AI, LaMDA, was conscious.
LLMs and Consciousness
- Large language models (LLMs) are impressive in mimicking human writing.
- However, they lack many potential requisites for consciousness, according to Chalmers.
Moral Implications of AI Consciousness
- AI consciousness has moral implications, as it could lead to unintentional subjugation.
- Mistaking unconscious AI for conscious AI risks human safety.