Will AI Gain Consciousness? Prepare the Ethical Framework First
nordicinst · x · 2026-07-19
The Guardian explores an increasingly common yet cutting-edge question: could AI develop consciousness. The poster notes that some experts believe it is "possible," with signs potentially emerging within the next decade.<br><br>They emphasize the urgent need for a "living" plan in Sweden/Europe to proactively establish frameworks for ethics, rights, and risks, rather than waiting for rigid philosophical and social issues to become entrenched before taking action.
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