It is important to distinguish intelligence from consciousness, or perhaps something simpler but more important, morality.
It is hard to argue about these things because even scientists don't have precise definitions yet. How can one debate when you don't even know what you are debating about?
But that doesn't stop us from a first approximation debating before reaching the science: We do this through Philosophy.
The video below is one part of four parts, and are most see. I am posting video three because it is very interesting to me. But everyone should watch all four parts.
First the book that started it all (actually it was Turning and Godel that started it - Penrose just picked up the ball later)
The Emperor's New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of PhysicsKindle Edition
byRoger Penrose(Author),Martin Gardner(Foreword)
I wonder just what all the millions of unemployed are going to do for a living when the AI boffins get going !
I think the National Guard will be busy.
I wonder just what all the millions of unemployed are going to do for a living when the AI boffins get going !
I think the National Guard will be busy.
I wonder just what all the millions of unemployed are going to do for a living when the AI boffins get going !
I think the National Guard will be busy.
No one seems to be discussing if we are creating a race of slaves. Will these "beings" be property?
"When Data resigns his commission rather than be dismantled for examination by an inadequately skilled scientist, a formal hearing is convened to determine whether Data is considered property without rights or is a sentient being."
Thirty years ago, the prevailing thought was that technology improvements would shorten the workweek while simultaneously boosting the standard of living for all demographics in the United States.
Reality has shown that the exact opposite has happened. I wouldn't hold my breath for UBI showing up anytime soon.
