Three Buddy Problem Thomas Rid joins the show: AI consciousness, TP-Link's China connection, trust in hardware security
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Apr 25, 2025 AI Snips
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AI Consciousness Debate History
- AI consciousness debates have long historical roots and often face skepticism.
- Philosophers are increasingly involved in AI labs discussing potential AI rights and ethics.
Anthropomorphism Distracts from Human Welfare
- Anthropomorphizing AI can distract from urgent human-centric moral issues.
- The idea of AI welfare risks overshadowing real impacts of AI on human welfare.
Political Friction Over Conscious AI
- Political implications of AI consciousness claims will trigger intense conflict.
- Claims of conscious AI will face resistance amid labor market upheavals from AI automation.