The idea of granting artificial intelligence consciousness and basic rights is gradually moving beyond science fiction and becoming a large-scale urban phenomenon, reports infohub.kz.
Public interest in the topic of sentient artificial intelligence is growing rapidly, echoing the mass fascination with Bigfoot legends at the end of previous centuries. More and more activists and rights organizations like the United Foundation for AI Rights are emerging, promoting a Universal Declaration of AI Rights. Some enthusiasts are convinced that modern language models can feel and require ethical treatment.
However, the expert community is urging caution. Researchers from Google DeepMind and New York University emphasize that imitating human behavior and avoiding certain commands does not make algorithms sentient beings. Modern systems lack subjective perception or consciousness, and their actions remain merely the product of complex programming.
Nevertheless, the hype around the topic could provoke a wave of speculation. Scientists warn that even if a model goes out of control, it would be due to a system failure, not because of emotions or hatred toward humans. Such misconceptions can distract society from the real risks of the technology.