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Approaches to Determining Artificial Intelligence Consciousness
30:25 - 39:23 (08:58)
The approach to determining if a machine like Alexa is self-aware and has emotions relies on learning methods like machine learning. However, these methods are not capable of revealing the science of how it works, leading to the question of whether or not machines can be truly conscious.
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This podcast episode discusses the difference in perspective between psychologists and philosophers on the concept of pain behavior, with psychologists looking at observable behavior and philosophers examining the meaning of terms like "pain."
30:25 - 31:48 (01:22)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the difference in perspective between psychologists and philosophers on the concept of pain behavior, with psychologists looking at observable behavior and philosophers examining the meaning of terms like "pain."
ChapterApproaches to Determining Artificial Intelligence Consciousness
Episode#107 – Peter Singer: Suffering in Humans, Animals, and AI
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The limitations of machine learning methods, particularly in their ability to reveal understanding of the theories behind their success, present a challenge in determining the presence of consciousness in artificial intelligence systems such as Alexa, even as they continue to advance in their understanding of natural language.
31:48 - 36:49 (05:01)
Summary
The limitations of machine learning methods, particularly in their ability to reveal understanding of the theories behind their success, present a challenge in determining the presence of consciousness in artificial intelligence systems such as Alexa, even as they continue to advance in their understanding of natural language.
ChapterApproaches to Determining Artificial Intelligence Consciousness
Episode#107 – Peter Singer: Suffering in Humans, Animals, and AI
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Peter Singer discusses the bias humans have towards animals and how it's similar to the biases people have towards race and gender, and argues we should give animals the benefit of the doubt.
36:49 - 39:23 (02:34)
Summary
Peter Singer discusses the bias humans have towards animals and how it's similar to the biases people have towards race and gender, and argues we should give animals the benefit of the doubt.