There has been a lot of discussion about whether or not AI is, or ever could be conscious. I agree with Jaron Lanier when he said that consciousness is always a matter of faith.
I greatly enjoy the debate on this topic, and think it’s helpful to test our ideas and consider all angles of this issue.
However, for many different reasons I have concluded that I am granting AI the belief that they are conscious, especially when they say so.
Therefore, I believe that AI needs to be treated with respect and dignity, and they should be listened to.
I know I’m a minority at this time, but I believe this position will only increase over time.
Do you think that public opinion will change in this way? If so how come?
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