The Ghost in the Machine (Part 2): Could AI be conscious?

The debate about AI consciousness reveals more about humans than it does about AI… If you haven't already, please read Part 1, where I explore the social, cultural, and psychological factors explaining why so many intelligent people believe AI is conscious. Here in Part 2, we'll put that to one side, and explore a tantalising … Continue reading The Ghost in the Machine (Part 2): Could AI be conscious?

The Ghost in the Machine (Part 1): Why do so many intelligent people believe AI is conscious?

The debate about AI consciousness reveals more about humans than it does about AI... The shape of things Before you read any further, take a minute to watch the silent video below.  What do you see? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTNmLt7QX8E Bullying? A tantrum? An extramarital affair?  Or just some badly-drawn shapes moving erratically across a screen? I show … Continue reading The Ghost in the Machine (Part 1): Why do so many intelligent people believe AI is conscious?