How Would We Know If An AI Chatbot Has Become Sentient?
byRegardless of the technical details, LaMDA raises a question that will only become more relevant as AI research advances: if a machine becomes sentient, how will we know?
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Forest Fire From Far Away
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Paradigm Shift
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Social, Cultural & Academic Spaces Are Infested With Sexism
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Waiting
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Platinum Jubilee: Why People Love Sending Gifts To The Queen
byThose who pour time, thought & money into creating the perfect gift for the Queen feel they have a personal connection with her, her family & her function as the head of state.
The Camera’s Journey: From Capturing Images To A Weapon Of Surveillance
byThe evolution of the camera–from a philosophical idea to a surveillance tool–is fascinating. Read it.
How Poor Women In India Are Scammed Into Getting Their Uterus Removed
byThe dramatic increase in hysterectomies in India has nothing to do with sexuality or health. It has more to do with profits, greed & control.
Is It Wrong To Steal From Large Corporations? A Philosopher Debates The Ethics
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Fraudulent History
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America Has A Gun Problem
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How The Harmonium Made Its Way To India
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