AI Mimics and AI Children

Surprising fact: the aliens we expect might already be here as AI. In "AI Mimics and AI Children" I argue why we balk at saying machines are conscious. I define consciousness as subjective experience, invoke a Copernican Principle of Consciousness, explore the AI consciousness debate, and ask how to tell if an AI is conscious. I note losing a contest to Anil Seth and being shortlisted by Berggruen

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Rolly's Take

This blog speaks to the curious minds who dwell at the intersection of technology and philosophy, those who ponder not just what machines can do, but what it means to be conscious. It resonates with individuals who find themselves captivated by the unfolding narrative of artificial intelligence — both its potential and its existential dilemmas. Here, readers are invited to explore the nuances of consciousness, to question the very nature of experience itself, and to reflect on the strange familiarity of crafting something in our own likeness. It’s a call to those who seek deeper understanding in a world increasingly populated by mimics, urging them to confront their assumptions and engage with the complexities of creation and connection.