AI Can Be Aware, But Humans Draw the Line at Consciousness, New Study Finds
New research shows people are willing to describe AI as aware of its surroundings, but remain reluctant to consider it conscious.
Read the original →Article digest · Oct 13 AM
AI, Philosophy & Thought — what each story says
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🧠 Philosophy of mind and consciousness4
21-year-old's debut novel explores rogue AI, consciousness and personhood
A debut novel exploring the boundaries of artificial intelligence and consciousness will be published on 27 October.
Read the original →The Risks of Anthropomorphizing AI
AI output closely resembles human speech. Chatbots can answer questions, hold conversations, show apparent emotion, tell jokes and adjust their tone on the spot.
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- Can AI Become Conscious? The Science Behind A Question At NDTV World SummitNDTV · 10/12 11:52 UTC
🔎 Knowledge and truth1
‘That’s science fiction’: Pitt professors share their thoughts on the future of AI
According to multiple Pitt professors, recent concerns about the safety of AI may be overblown.
Read the original →🗣️ Thinkers and public intellectuals1
Ethos Academic Awards First Publishing Contract for a Book on AI and Biblical Wisdom -- Igniting Souls
Ethos Academic has awarded its first publishing contract for a book on AI and biblical wisdom. Cedarville University authors John Delano and Alina Leo will help Christians navigate artificial intelligence with discernment, integrity and faith.
Read the original →🕊️ Religion and spirituality4
AI, the church, and what it means to be human
AI is rapidly reshaping the world and raising questions about what it means to be human. The church has an opportunity to speak truth.
Read the original →Sam Altman Is ‘Very Uncomfortable’ With People Treating AI Like a Religion
On Oct. 1, an X user asked Grok, Elon Musk's chatbot, to remove the "fake gods" from an image of Jesus standing among other deities.
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- Pope Leo is asking the question AI can’t answerThe Hill · 10/12 18:08 UTC
- Belarusian church blesses AI-generated icon of the “cyber apostle” Saint Carlo Acutiseuroradio.fm · 10/12 11:51 UTC
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