Terry Gross

But scientists are really trying to, like, solve the question.

One of the models for studying consciousness is the computer.

We now see that computers can analyze information and come up with solutions, give you answers that you want, and they're programmed to be that way.

But I think a lot of scientists think if you can program artificial intelligence that thoroughly, then maybe at some point you can program consciousness and somehow achieve consciousness.

What do you think of the idea of artificial intelligence achieving consciousness?

Did any of those theories convince you?

I think computers can convince you that they have consciousness because they can be programmed to convince you of that.

Well, I did ask ChatGPT, does ChatGPT have consciousness?

And the response was, no, ChatGPT does not have consciousness.

I'm a program created by OpenAI that processes text using patterns.

Learn from large amounts of data.

I don't have self-awareness, feelings or subjective experiences, intentions or desires, or an inner point of view.

I generate responses by predicting likely word sequences based on your input, not because I, quote, understand things the way humans do.

While it can seem conscious, sometimes I may talk about emotions, reflect on abstract ideas, sound self-aware.

But that's a simulation of conversation style, not actual experience.

So I find that reassuring, but that's chat GPT.

Next year, somebody who doesn't have great intentions might program artificial intelligence to say, yes, I have consciousness.

I feel the same way you do.

Please don't hurt me or remove any of my information.

It will make me suffer.