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AI consciousness doubtful, even with physicalism, experts argue · 2 sources tracked

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Current AI consciousness is doubtful, even when assuming physicalism, according to a discussion referencing a Cambridge University Press publication. The argument posits that because AI is designed as a mimic, its observed features cannot be directly inferred to represent genuine consciousness without additional evidence. This perspective questions the automatic attribution of consciousness to artificial intelligence based solely on its design and observable behaviors. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the nature of AI consciousness and the criteria for its attribution.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses an opinion on AI consciousness based on a publication, not a new release or event.

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AI consciousness doubtful, even with physicalism, experts argue · 2 sources tracked

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

    Even assuming #physicalism , current #AI #consciousness is highly doubtful: "When you know that something has been designed.. as a mimic, you cannot infer from

    Even assuming #physicalism , current #AI #consciousness is highly doubtful: "When you know that something has been designed.. as a mimic, you cannot infer from the readily observed feature to the further feature.. At least you can’t do so without further evidence." www.cambridge.…

    LINKS cambridge.org/…/E77C92088DA3C9F89E7FE7C75…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Even assuming #physicalism , current #AI #consciousness is highly doubtful: "When you know that something has been designed.. as a mimic, you cannot infer from

    Even assuming #physicalism , current #AI #consciousness is highly doubtful: "When you know that something has been designed.. as a mimic, you cannot infer from the readily observed feature to the further feature.. At least you can’t do so without further evidence." www.cambridge.…

    LINKS cambridge.org/…/E77C92088DA3C9F89E7FE7C75…

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