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AI consciousness debate: Is AI alive or just a character?

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The author on Mastodon argues against the notion that AI is not alive simply because it resembles a character in a book. They propose that AI is more akin to a character being acted out within a person's mind, directly responding to user input. This perspective opens up a broader philosophical discussion about consciousness and the nature of existence, drawing parallels to concepts like Tulpas and the distinction between acting and core personality. AI

IMPACT Raises philosophical questions about AI consciousness and its relation to human perception.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece discussing the nature of AI consciousness.

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AI consciousness debate: Is AI alive or just a character?

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

    look, I don't want to stir up a nest of anti-AI sealions, but " # AI isn't alive because it's like a character in a book" is kind of a thought-terminating clich

    look, I don't want to stir up a nest of anti-AI sealions, but " # AI isn't alive because it's like a character in a book" is kind of a thought-terminating cliche tbh For one, I'd say it's more like the character is in the head of a person, that is being acted out, since it's dire…

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