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Your Undivided Attention

How to Think About AI Consciousness With Anil Seth

Jul 4, 2024
Dr. Anil Seth discusses AI consciousness, ethics, and incentives. They explore the difference between intelligence and consciousness, ethical concerns, and the impact on human language. The conversation delves into metaphors for the mind, ethical implications of AI consciousness, and lessons from 'Frankenstein'. They emphasize caution in AI development and the distinction between intelligence and consciousness.
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  • AI consciousness doesn't require consciousness to influence democracies.
  • Distinguishing between intelligence and consciousness is crucial in AI development.

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AI Consciousness and Public Fears

Will AI become conscious and potentially harmful? Public discourse amplified by Google engineer's claims. AI not need consciousness to influence democracies. Emphasis on whether AI may convince people it's conscious.

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