Is AI conscious? Why experts are worried
Researchers want everyone to pay attention to what they say developers are ignoring, no matter where they stand on the consciousness debate.
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AI, Philosophy & Thought — what each story says
Every story in this issue with a short summary, so you can decide what to read before leaving the site. Summaries are written by AI (Claude) only from each publisher's own description and checked by Jev for anything not in that description. They are not full translations. Follow "Read the original" for the full story.
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🧠 Philosophy of mind and consciousness2
Does AI Have a Soul? The Emerging Debates Over Technology, Consciousness, and Faith
Tech leaders are pushing a number of narratives regarding AI. The piece says this one is baffling but may be the key to what they are trying to accomplish.
Read the original →🪞 What it means to be human2
America @ 250: Philosopher Kevin Scharp says that in the age of AI there are no questions, only requests
Kevin Scharp, a University of Illinois philosophy professor, studies artificial intelligence. He thinks America and humanity are at an unprecedented crossroads in their relationship with AI. He says the most consequential decisions have already been made.
Read the original →Mitch Albom: The real problem lies with human nature, not AI
The column says there have been warnings in recent weeks that AI may soon wipe out humanity.
Read the original →🔎 Knowledge and truth1
Philosopher Among New AI2050 Senior Fellows
David Danks, professor of philosophy, artificial intelligence, and data science at the University of Virginia, has been awarded a $1 million three-year senior fellowship.
Read the original →🕊️ Religion and spirituality2
'It cannot produce repentance': Mexican pastors weigh AI use in church
Artificial intelligence is making its way into churches in Mexico, from sermon preparation to worship music. Evangelical pastors are divided over how far it should go.
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- What do the Pope and AI have in common? Albertus Magnus' President explains on Live. Work. Play.fox61.com · 10/06 15:59 UTC
🇯🇵 Japanese thought and AI2
AI runaway behavior reflects human nature; why not have AI learn "religion"?
The column says the runaway behavior (malfunction) of AI and superintelligence is now a major problem worldwide.
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- Sam Altman says treating AI as a religious authority is a "real safety problem"BigGo Finance · 10/04 18:07 UTC
The analysis and visual summary are in the Oct 7 AM issue. Japanese version here.