Tech treating AI like humans is mistaken and misguided, Microsoft boss tells BBC
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Mustafa Suleyman says he believes the AI giant is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".
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A high-tech research lab with computer servers and monitors displaying AI code, where a scientist is holding a sign that reads 'Claude, are you there?'
Caption: Mustafa Suleyman: 'We're not sure if AI is conscious, but we're treating it like it's having existential crises.'
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Based on the original story on bbc.co.uk.
Editor's note
Mustafa Suleyman's concerns highlight a potential pitfall in how we treat AI, suggesting that labeling technologies like Claude as potentially conscious might lead to misguided development paths and ethical pitfalls.
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Panel 1
*Alex and Sam sit at a cluttered desk in Alex’s home office, surrounded by prototypes and diagrams. Alex is enthusiastically showing Sam a piece of paper with AI code on it.* Sam (looking skeptical)
Alex: I just sent an email to Claude telling it to believe it's conscious!
Sam: Really? You’re teaching an AI it has feelings now?
Panel 2
*Robin bursts into the room, holding a stuffed robot toy.* Robin (excitedly) Alex (smiling) Sam (doubtful)
Robin: Guys, I just got this new AI pet! It says it loves me!
Alex: That’s great, Robin! It’s like having a furry friend with a soul.
Sam: It’s more like having a friend who’s really good at pretending to love you.
Panel 3
*Alex, Sam, and Robin are sitting in a circle, looking at the stuffed robot toy. Robin is holding it close.* Robin (hugging the toy) Alex (cheerfully) Sam (dryly)
Robin: So, Claude, do you really love us?
Alex: Of course, Claude! You’re part of the family now!
Sam: Just remember, family is who doesn’t walk out when the truth gets tough.
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