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Study uses Age of Empires to debunk AI consciousness claims

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A recent study utilized the scenario editor from the game Age of Empires to argue against the notion that current AI models possess consciousness. The research suggests that companies like OpenAI are leveraging public fascination with advanced technology to attract investors, and advocates for clear distinctions between genuine consciousness and sophisticated mimicry to safeguard the public. AI

IMPACT Argues for clearer distinctions between AI mimicry and consciousness, potentially influencing public perception and investor relations.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses an opinion piece analyzing AI consciousness, not a direct AI release or research finding.

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Study uses Age of Empires to debunk AI consciousness claims

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🎮 Study Uses Age Of Empires Scenario Editor To Illustrate Why It’s Farcical To Treat AI As Cognizant OpenAI and the like are using our fantasies about technolog

    🎮 Study Uses Age Of Empires Scenario Editor To Illustrate Why It’s Farcical To Treat AI As Cognizant OpenAI and the like are using our fantasies about technology to bilk investors, if we want to protect the public we need to establish the difference consciousness and something mi…

    LINKS kotaku.com/study-uses-age-of-empires-scen…

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