Scientists Call for More Research on AI Consciousness to Address Safety Risks
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Scientists say there is currently no standard method to assess if AI systems are conscious, raising ethical and safety concerns.
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The Association for Mathematical Consciousness Science submitted comments to the UN calling for more research funding on AI consciousness.
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Companies are aiming to develop advanced AI, but consciousness research is "very undersupported," with no 2023 grants on the topic.
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Understanding AI consciousness is needed to evaluate implications to society, including possible dangers or the needs of conscious AIs.
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The association calls on governments and companies to fund more research on AI consciousness to address knowledge gaps.