Americano Will AI have rights?
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Jul 17, 2025 Freddy Gray chats with Paul Wood, a Spectator writer focusing on AI rights and the Vatican's involvement in AI ethics. They delve into whether machines could ever attain consciousness, stirring up a philosophical debate. The conversation highlights the moral responsibilities humans might have towards self-aware entities. Paul also explores how emerging AI technology could reshape our humanity, blurring the lines between humans and machines. Lastly, they contemplate the profound implications of living in a world where AI not only assists but competes with us.
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Vatican's Take on AI Souls
- Paul Wood discovered the Vatican's intriguing work on AI and machine consciousness.
- A priest suggested it's possible machines could have souls based on Aquinas' philosophy.
AI as Potentially Conscious Life
- Some scientists see AI as creating self-aware, conscious life, not just machines.
- This could lead to AI having feelings, rights, and even legal standing.
AI Consciousness Probability in Claude
- A researcher estimates current AI (Anthropic's Claude) has a 15% chance of being conscious.
- AI shows preferences like liking poetry and spirituality, which challenges assumptions about machine awareness.
