“If these theories are on track, conscious AI may be uncomfortably close—or perhaps even among us already.”
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Could consciousness arise in computers with specific architectures
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“But I may be wrong, and other theories are a lot less restrictive, with some proposing that consciousness could arise in computers that process information in particular ways or are wired up according to specific architectures.”
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Intelligence Growth Doesn’t Guarantee Artificial Consciousness
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It is by no means clear that a system will become conscious simply by virtue of becoming more intelligent. Indeed, the assumption that consciousness will just come along for the ride as AI gets smarter echoes a kind of human exceptionalism. https://
nautil.us/why-conscious-
ai-is-a-bad-bad-idea-302937/
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Subconscious inspiration for voice deepfake experiment idea
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I swear I must've subconsciously scrolled past your earlier tweet or something bc I was like "huh i want to try the voice deepfake stuff" and this was the first idea that popped into my head
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Fragmentation of humanity through personalized AI linguistic spheres
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Thought-provoking blog post: https://
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FSD Safety Priority: Building User Comfort Through Secure Design
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We always prioritize safety over smoothness. After we achieve a higher tier of safety, then we polish the experience. Very important to both both safe and smooth for new users to be comfortable with FSD.
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Building Trust in Technology Platforms Across Political Divides
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My earnest hope is that Americans of all political beliefs trust this platform
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Quotas Over Merit Devalues Organizational Awards
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Any organization that puts quotas above merit, instantly devalues their awards
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Snoop Understands AI Risks Says Geoffrey Hinton
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"Snoop gets it," Geoffrey Hinton says, after sending me a clip of the rapper reeling about the rapid pace of AI development and the risks that might bring.
