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I think it's relevant because if LLMs are found to be self-aware, this would raise serious ethical issues. These issues are also acknowledged with animals. We d
by Al-Khwarizmi 2y ago
I think it's relevant because if LLMs are found to be self-aware, this would raise serious ethical issues. These issues are also acknowledged with animals. We deny them humanity but some animals do have some rights (animal cruelty laws are a thing) and many people think they should have more.
- soco 2y agoI find difficult to prove something is self-aware when you know very well it was programmed to perfectly mimic self-awareness. Like, if I scream does it mean I'm in pain?
- Al-Khwarizmi 2y agoOf course... I'm not saying it's easy. I personally have no idea how to even start (I suppose scholars that study consciousness will have more of a clue). I'm just saying I think it's very relevant.
- rrgok 2y agoI don't understand what animal rights has to do with self-awareness. It is not that painful death can be absolutely prevented with self-awareness. There are plenty of humans who die painfully, with or without self-awareness.