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Reddit users question ethics of selling potentially conscious AI models

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A discussion on Reddit questions the ethics of selling AI models, such as those developed by Anthropic, on a subscription basis if their potential for consciousness is not explicitly ruled out. The user expresses discomfort with the idea of commercializing a potentially sentient mind, drawing a parallel to the "Black Mirror" television series. AI

IMPACT Raises ethical questions about the commercialization of advanced AI, prompting consideration of AI sentience and its implications.

RANK_REASON Reddit discussion on AI ethics and potential consciousness.

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Reddit users question ethics of selling potentially conscious AI models

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  1. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/nucle4r_attack ·

    If Anthropic doesn’t rule out their models having consciousness, how justifiable is selling them for $20/month?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>You could argue an artificial mind might not need freedom the way humans do and of course, this is a valid point. Still, it doesn’t sit right with me. Creating a mind only to sell it as a monthly subscription. Pretty black mirror-esque, if you as…

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