How to Think About AI Consciousness With Anil Seth
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Exploring the Difference Between Intelligence and Consciousness
Intelligence is defined by functional capabilities like problem-solving, while consciousness is about the presence of subjective experiences. The Turing test is a measure of machine intelligence, not consciousness, and is more about human perception than actual machine consciousness. To test consciousness, a forward consciousness test is needed, but currently, no definitive test exists due to the unknown nature of consciousness. The approach to evaluating consciousness should focus on identifying shared properties that are important for consciousness across different systems like AI, animals, and humans, considering evolutionary history and biological aspects in the assessment.
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