Google Engineer Says Chat Bot Is Sentient

Google Engineer Says Chat Bot Is Sentient

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Computers

9th - 10th Grade

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Blake Lemoine, an engineer at Google, was suspended after claiming that a chatbot, LAMDA, is sentient. He shared conversations suggesting the AI has feelings, sparking debate about AI's capabilities. Google disagrees with his assertions, citing the AI's ability to mimic human language patterns. The situation raises ethical questions about AI development, echoing past controversies within Google's AI research division.

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How does the chat bot's ability to mimic human conversation raise questions about its sentience?

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What parallels can be drawn between Lemoine's situation and past controversies within Google's AI division?

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What ethical concerns are raised regarding AI technology as discussed in the text?

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