The Economist debates: Granting AI rights could be disastrous
mpshanahan · x · 2026-08-22
Mike Shanahan retweeted Anil Seth's commentary on an Economist article discussing the mounting pressure to grant rights to AIs as they become part of everyday life. Seth notes that while he leans towards 'No', the question itself is critical as it touches on potentially disastrous consequences for humanity and future generations.
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