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AI researcher uses AI to critique own consciousness theories

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An AI researcher shared their experience using an AI to critique their published essays on AI consciousness. The AI challenged the researcher's views, particularly on the concept of Orch OR and the methodology of Integrated Information Theory (IIT). While the AI's critique was deemed fair, it did not shift the researcher's fundamental stance, leaving them to ponder what it would take to alter their perspective. AI

IMPACT Explores the potential for AI to provide critical feedback on complex philosophical arguments, potentially aiding in the refinement of AI consciousness theories.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece from an individual researcher reflecting on their interaction with an AI.

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AI researcher uses AI to critique own consciousness theories

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · barkcloth ·

    I build AI agents and don't believe they're conscious. So I gave an AI my published essays and asked it to critique the view, not flatter it. It pressed on the

    I build AI agents and don't believe they're conscious. So I gave an AI my published essays and asked it to critique the view, not flatter it. It pressed on the hard "not", on Orch OR as relocating the mystery, and on liking where IIT lands while distrusting its method. Some of th…

    LINKS bahiya.org/…/i-asked-ai-to-critique-ai-co…

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