Google Warns AI Consciousness Debate Could Become a Political Battleground
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Google DeepMind warns that the debate over AI consciousness could become a contentious political battleground, potentially spilling into law and public institutions. Researchers argue that differing opinions on AI sentience could lead to conflicting regulations and policies, with 62% of experts surveyed believing that consciousness will be a major issue in the next decade.
A new paper from Google DeepMind argues that disagreements over whether AI is conscious could spill into politics, law, and public institutions.