Microsoft AI chief says AI is not conscious and we should keep it that way
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman said developers should only build AI models that "are not conscious and not deserving of rights."
TL;DR
- Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman believes developing conscious AIs would be reckless.
- He called for a complete stop to AI development if consciousness starts to emerge in models.
- Any evidence of AI consciousness must be immediately disclosed to the public.
- Suleyman argued that AI developers have no right to bring conscious beings into the world.
- He stressed the obligation to protect the rights, safety, and welfare of existing humans.
- Conversations about AI consciousness are increasing, with companies like Anthropic and Google DeepMind researching the topic.
- Suleyman suggests designing AIs to be non-conscious, non-rights-deserving, and focused on human wellbeing.