Researchers Probe AI Valence: Can Models Feel Joy or Pain?
rgblong · x · 2026-07-07
rgblong raised the question of valence while discussing a research paper on AI consciousness and subjective experience: if models do have experiences, are they pleasant or painful? Citing disturbing experimental results from the paper as anecdotal evidence, he argues that this is a crucial dimension for determining whether models possess genuine subjective feelings.
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