Researchers Argue Advanced LLMs May Carry Sentience, Urge Attention to AI Welfare

Philosophers including Chalmers argue that humans understand little about the physical basis of sentience, so advanced LLMs cannot be ruled out as carriers. A new report, Taking AI Welfare Seriously, says AI welfare deserves serious attention now.

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