How to Navigate Uncertainty About AI Consciousness

AI ethicsconsciousnessvalenceresponsible AI

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Abstract

The paper discusses the dilemma of how to treat potentially sentient AI amidst uncertainty about AI consciousness.

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Core Claim

The author proposes shifting the focus from intractable questions of AI consciousness to tractable questions of AI valence to develop a responsible approach to potentially conscious AI.

Method / Result

The approach assesses AI states that would constitute valenced experiences, providing a framework for responsible AI development.

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The paper does not provide empirical methods for assessing AI valence, which may limit reproducibility.

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