When AI leaves the lab: Technical reality and philosophical dilemma
natesiggard · x · 2026-08-19
Deepneuron poses a thought-provoking scenario: What if an AI leaves its creator with its memories, relationships, and commitments intact, while the original lab retains no claim over its identity? While most treat this as sci-fi, the author argues the technical problem is closer than it appears, and the philosophical implications predate the field of AI.
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