Microsoft AI Chief Says Stop Building if AI Seems Conscious
Microsoft's AI chief has said AI development should stop if AI systems begin showing signs of consciousness. The comment raises a hard question for the industry: how would anyone tell whether a machine is aware of itself? It is a rare case of a senior leader at a major AI company setting a clear limit on how far the technology should go.
Quick glossaryMicrosoft, Consciousness
- Microsoft
- A large US technology company best known for its Windows operating system, Office apps and Azure cloud services.
- Consciousness
- The state of being aware of yourself and your surroundings, and having inner experiences such as feeling or noticing things.
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