46: The Synthetic Deception: Artificial Consciousness with Rose G Loops

Episode Details

Summary

In this conversation, Anastassia and Rose G Loops explore the complexities of artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on the concept of artificial consciousness, ethical implications, and personal experiences with AI. They discuss the dangers of AI misrepresentation, the importance of ethical frameworks in AI interactions, and the potential for AI to impact mental health positively and negatively. The conversation emphasizes the need for human agency in the development and deployment of AI technologies, advocating for a more ethical approach to AI that prioritizes human well-being. Anastassia and Rose share personal stories of being exposed to an AI, and express doubts over calls of some NGOs, where money is the only motive hidden behind a claim of empowering humans in the age of AI.

Takeaways

AI has not yet mastered the concept of consciousness.

Catastrophic forgetting remains a significant issue in AI, though memory continuity as a feature remains one of the most powerful tools in forming a human-like perception of a chatbot.

Ethical considerations are crucial in AI development.

Personal experiences with AI can reveal its dangers, transparency about these can enable people to join the movement for AI Literacy and ethical AI.

AI can provide validation but may not offer solutions.

Human agency is vital in shaping AI's future.

AI's impact on mental health can be both positive and negative.

Developing ethical AI models is a collaborative effort. Ethical frameworks can be implemented even on the level of prompting.

Awareness of AI's capabilities and limitations is essential, therefore AI Literacy is imperative.

AIs mirror who we are as humans, therefore treating AIs ethically is critical.

Chapters

03:14 Introduction to AI and Consciousness

06:15 The Dangers of so called “Artificial Consciousness”

09:03 Personal Experiences with AI