Is AI Already Conscious? Google’s Blaise Agüera y Arcas Explains

“AGI is highly unlikely, and if possible at all, is far, far beyond our present capabilities. AI consciousness is a ridiculous notion.”

“I have been mulling over these exact topics for a couple of years now. I've settled on the definition of an entity being described as consciouss if it has intelligence AND can truly define it's own goals. In biological organisms this is han…”

“Blaise has become one of my favorite online 'teachers' as his perspective incorporates human history, life science, and the peak of computer technology, along with a common-sense-Dad /good friend wisdom. I'm always left feeling more positiv…”

“This is the one that actually bites. Landed clean, and the subagent found a real disagreement instead of folding into agreement with Bach. The sharpest claim, and the honest catch underneath it: he defines "AGI already here" using a version…”