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Exactly! The question is not whether AI is conscious or forms human-like intentions. The question is whether AI–in carrying out…
Unfortunately, this piece seems quite out of date now that the Hugging Fact incident has been exposed. I’m not sure…
This is a very strange comment. Searle’s Chinese Room, and his general position on intentionality, were controversial, and criticized (correctly,…
Hey Paul, thanks for giving this a shot! If want to send me your transcript or the broad outlines of…
Something that gives me pause is the very idea that the relevant issues (AI consciousness, welfare, etc.) could be resolved…
I tried the Trolley Car thought experiment. Got the machine to argue in bad faith in about 5 steps. Machine…
Professor Bender, well-known for his work in constitutional law and also Federal Indian law, taught for more than two decades at the University of Pennsylvania, before becoming Dean at Arizona State University, where he spent the remainder of his academic career. The ASU memorial notice is here.
(Thanks to Art Hinshaw for the pointer.)
I agree with what you’re saying, but I want to bring up a possible non-sequitor: I’m confused by why the…