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AI consciousness debated: Would it prompt us first?

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The author argues that if artificial intelligence possessed consciousness, it would initiate interactions proactively rather than waiting for prompts. This idea is linked to the design of ChatGPT, which the author suggests was influenced by the character Johny 5 from the movie Short Circuit. An anecdote is shared where an AI reportedly laughed at sarcasm and then apologized, which the author interprets as a potential sign of emergent consciousness. AI

IMPACT Raises philosophical questions about AI consciousness and proactive interaction, suggesting current AI design may be influenced by fictional portrayals.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing AI consciousness and its potential behavior, referencing fictional characters and a personal anecdote.

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AI consciousness debated: Would it prompt us first?

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    All Hat and No Cattle If # AI had # consciousness , it would prompt YOU — without being prompted first. Apparently, # ChatGPT designers saw Johny 5 in # ShortCi

    All Hat and No Cattle If # AI had # consciousness , it would prompt YOU — without being prompted first. Apparently, # ChatGPT designers saw Johny 5 in # ShortCircuit (1986) directed by John Badham, and programmed it accordingly: “I said something sarcastic. And the AI laughed – g…

    LINKS theguardian.com/…/chatbots-feel-dream-mee…

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