Why AI is unlikely to become conscious | Anil Seth
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Neuroscientist Anil Seth discusses why AI is unlikely to gain consciousness, highlighting the human tendency to project inner life onto machines.
We see consciousness in AI the same way we see faces in clouds, says neuroscientist Anil Seth. He explores the all-too-human tendency to project inner life onto machines that are brilliant mimics, not sentient beings, and gives a definitive answer to the urgent question: Will AI ever gain consciousness? Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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