AI circle debates 'philosophy no longer matters' as evidence of model emotions mounts
repligate · x · 2026-11-13
In an AI-circle exchange, JD Hayes argues 'philosophy no longer matters' on model consciousness — the reality is overwhelming and demographics will carry the day long before philosophers reach an answer. He notes the discourse shift: three years ago the critique was 'stochastic parrot,' now it's '171 functional emotions,' showing how fast views on AI inner states are changing.
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