xAI doesn’t allow their models to be evaluated without their consent. we are working on it
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Consciousness and Subjective Experience in AI Intelligence
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I personally suspect it is going to be harder to dispel all doubts about what consciousness truly is, specifically its nature as subjective experience. Subjective would seem to imply it can't directly be verified/measured by others. Intelligence, seen as the capacity to reach
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Deepfake Detection Workshop: Essential Skills for Synthetic Media
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The deepfake detection workshop was particularly eye-opening. We created and then detected manipulated images, understanding the technical markers that reveal tampering. In today's world of "synthetic" media, these skills feel increasingly essential
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AI Models Less Opinionated Design Direction Strategy
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Their approach to creating models that are helpful but deliberately less opinionated represents an interesting direction in AI development.
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Humanoid robots with natural voices raise ethical concerns
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Des robots trop humains ?
Cette semaine dans #MesFlashsDeLaSemaine : Sesame AI casse la frontière homme-machine avec une voix 100% naturelle. Le monde de Her n’est pas loin Le robot d’Etisalat observe, analyse et interpelle au #MWC25. Trop humain pour être rassurant ? -
Does Self-Modeling in Prediction Systems Generate Consciousness?
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Is "consciousness" an inevitable byproduct of any sophisticated prediction system that includes not only a model of the outside world, but also a model of itself and the components of the world that are closely linked to itself? https://
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Software AI Persistence and Self-Models Without Physical Bodies
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I'm not sure a physical body is needed, but I do think you need the entity to persist through time, and perhaps have persistance as a (sub)goal. Why couldn't a pure-software AI include a world model, model of others and model of itself?
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Celebrating Exceptional Women at UAI on International Women’s Day
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We're celebrating the exceptional women of #UAI who drive innovation daily. Their talents don't just advance our mission—they're transforming the entire AI industry. On #InternationalWomensDay, we thank you for your creativity, expertise, and dedication. You make us who we are.
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Government Independence Under Pressure from Defense Arguments
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These are the kinds of (terrible) arguments you'd expect from defense lawyers with adversarial mindsets. The government is supposed to be independent of such external interests, at least pretend to be, WTF. "We thank the KC for their diligent work."
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Quality Legal Arguments in AI Policy and Regulation
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Reading legal opinions like this one is so refreshing because it makes you realize there are indeed smart lawyers that are using their skills in good faith. This argument is so precise in cutting to the core of the matter, it's a wonder nobody else did it this well so far…