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This document delves into consciousness in AI, discussing various theories and highlighting the importance of a scientific approach, while noting the lack of specific measures for AI in the Integrated Information Theory.
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- The report discusses the topic of consciousness in artificial intelligence (AI) and argues for a scientifically grounded approach to assessing AI systems for consciousness.
- Various scientific theories of consciousness are surveyed and "indicator properties" of consciousness are derived to evaluate AI systems.
- Computational functionalism and scientific theories of consciousness are used to study consciousness in AI.
- The theories discussed include Recurrent Processing Theory, Global Workspace Theory, Attention Schema Theory, Predictive Processing, Midbrain Theory, and Unlimited Associative Learning.
- Agency and embodiment are important aspects of consciousness in AI, with specific indicators identified.
- The issue of attributing consciousness to AI is explored, highlighting the problems of under-attributing and over-attributing consciousness.
- Recommendations are provided on how to approach the topic of consciousness in AI.
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This document explores consciousness in AI and emphasizes the need for a scientific approach. It discusses theories like Recurrent Processing Theory and Global Workspace Theory. The Integrated Information Theory suggests integration and differentiation contribute to consciousness, but lacks specific measures for AI. Attention Schema Theory
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The document explores the topic of consciousness in artificial intelligence (AI) and advocates for a scientific approach to assessing AI systems for consciousness. It discusses various scientific theories of consciousness, including the Recurrent Processing Theory and the Global Workspace Theory, highlighting their introduction,
The excerpt discusses different theories and indicators of consciousness in artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The Integrated Information Theory (IIT) suggests that properties of integration and differentiation contribute to consciousness, but does not provide specific measures for AI systems. The Attention Schema Theory
The risks of under-attributing and over-attributing consciousness to AI systems must be taken seriously. Implementing attention schema theory (AST) in AI systems may enable empathy, but consciousness is not sufficient for empathetic motives. The excerpt includes various
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The report discusses the topic of consciousness in artificial intelligence (AI) and argues for a scientifically grounded approach to assessing AI systems for consciousness. It surveys various scientific theories of consciousness and derives "indicator properties" of consciousness that can be used to evaluate AI systems
This excerpt discusses the methods and assumptions used in studying consciousness in artificial intelligence, including computational functionalism and scientific theories of consciousness.
This excerpt discusses scientific theories of consciousness, including the Recurrent Processing Theory and the Global Workspace Theory. It highlights the introduction, evidence, and indicators of the Recurrent Processing Theory.
This excerpt discusses the global workspace theory and higher-order theories in relation to consciousness in artificial intelligence.
This excerpt discusses higher-order theories, computational HOTs, GWT, and indicators from computational HOTs.
The document discusses various theories on consciousness in artificial intelligence, including attention schema theory, predictive processing, midbrain theory, and unlimited associative learning.
The document discusses agency and embodiment in artificial intelligence, with specific indicators identified.
Time, recurrence, and indicators of consciousness in AI are discussed in this document, with a focus on implementing indicator properties such as RPT and PP.
Implementing GWT, PRM, and AST are discussed in the document.
Implementing agency and embodiment, case studies of current systems for GWT and embodied agency, and attributing consciousness to AI are discussed in this document.
The document discusses the issue of attributing consciousness to artificial intelligence, highlighting the problems of both under-attributing and over-attributing consciousness. It also explores the relationship between consciousness and capabilities. The text concludes with recommendations on how to approach the topic
In this report, the authors discuss the scientific evidence for and against consciousness in current and near-term AI systems. They argue that despite the philosophical challenges, progress can be made by using scientific theories of consciousness. They also highlight the moral and social implications of
Flash a green object and people may automatically say 'green' without knowing why. But they also claim to have conscious visual experiences. This report explores the implications of computational functionalism and scientific theories of consciousness for AI. It suggests that consciousness is a matter
Current scientific theories of consciousness are based on data from healthy adult humans. Examining whether AI systems use similar processes can provide insights. Major metaphysical theories of consciousness include materialism, property dualism, panpsychism, and illusionism. The theory
Building an artificial system with implementational recurrence would require specific hardware components for each neuron, unlike current AI methods. Algorithmic recurrence is necessary for consciousness and involves generating organized, integrated perceptual representations. Recurrent processing in the brain is associated with consciousness,
Global Workspace Theory (GWT) requires ongoing interaction between modules and the availability of information in the workspace to all modules. Recurrent input modules are necessary for information to flow back from the workspace. State-dependent attention and suitable training are needed for controlled interactions
Current AI systems may not meet the conditions for consciousness according to Perceptual Reality Monitoring (PRM) theory. PRM advocates argue that in addition to discriminating between perceptual states, a consciousness system must have a mechanism for general belief-formation
IIT does not determine which AI systems are better candidates for consciousness. Weak IIT suggests that measurable properties of integration and differentiation matter for consciousness, but does not provide specific measures or interpretations for artificial systems. AST claims that consciousness depends on representations of attention
The midbrain theory proposes that consciousness depends on integrated spatiotemporal modeling for action selection. Unlimited associative learning is another influential theory in animal consciousness literature. It suggests that the capacity for unlimited associative learning is an evolutionary marker for consciousness. The U
The capacity for unlimited associative learning in AI systems may not indicate consciousness. AI systems often relate to their environments differently from humans and lack characteristics such as agency and embodiment. Many scientific theories argue that agency is necessary for consciousness. Philosophical arguments also emphasize the
Some philosophers argue that consciousness can exist in entities incapable of action. Possible indicators of consciousness include being an agent, having flexible goals or values, and being an intentional agent. A liberal definition of agency includes perceiving the environment and acting upon it. However
Flexible responsiveness to competing goals is a key aspect of intentional agency. Animals exhibit goal-directed behavior by learning about outcomes and actions, combining this knowledge with instrumental reasoning to make choices. Computational neuroscience interprets this as model-based reinforcement learning. Embodied systems,
Consciousness in artificial intelligence involves distinguishing between self and environment, with a single perspective. Sensorimotor theory suggests that consciousness arises from interactions with the environment. Embodied systems have distinct output-input models that represent the effects of movements on sensory inputs.
Computational functionalism is incompatible with consciousness if a system can perform the same computations in different external conditions. Conditions like self-maintenance, agency, and embodiment may also be incompatible with computational functionalism. Narrow formulations of indicators for agency and embodiment can address
Algorithmic recurrence is likely necessary for conscious experience with a human-like temporal character, as it allows for the representation of change or continuity in the environment. Various theories and proposals provide indicators of consciousness in AI systems, with the joint presence of these indicators suggesting
Interdisciplinary research on consciousness is needed to develop more precise theories and empirical methods. Assessing AI systems for consciousness requires examining hidden layers for information encoding. Existing AI techniques can meet the conditions for consciousness, suggesting conscious AI is possible now. Implementing indicator
There is evidence that PredNet units respond to illusory contours in the Kanizsa illusion. Adding feedback predictive coding connections to a feedforward DCNN further supports this finding. Systems like MONet and Object Scene Representation Transformer have been developed to represent
A small number of modules work together in an AI system, with input from a visual saliency module enabling quick bottom-up saccades. Top-down signals from an executive Global Workspace module can be trained independently or jointly with the workspace. The workspace
PRM researchers claim AI systems don't meet requirements, but standard machine learning methods can implement most elements. DNNs have smooth representation spaces similar to the human visual system. Sparse representations can be achieved through regularization techniques and normalization functions. Deep learning solutions
Ideal Bayesian inference requires sampling latent variables based on their posterior probability. Generative Flow Networks (GFlowNets) provide a framework for approximate Bayesian inference using deep neural networks. PRM's first-order network samples latent variables, which become conscious if the
A system that used an attention schema performed better at learning a task compared to a system without it. Another system that implemented key-query-value attention also showed improved performance on multi-agent reinforcement learning tasks. Reinforcement learning is argued to be sufficient for agency,
In the homeostatic case, reward functions correspond to a homeostatic drive. Systems should use output-input models for perception or control, distinguishing themselves from their environments. Learning output-input models for perception and control is common in AI systems. Case studies
Transformers possess indicator properties and a residual stream that acts as a limited-capacity workspace. However, they are not recurrent and lack a global workspace. The Perceiver architecture addresses this weakness by using a single latent space for integrating information from specialists. It
The Perceiver AI architecture possesses indicator properties GWT-1, GWT-2, and the first part of GWT-4, but lacks global broadcast. PaLM-E is an embodied multimodal language model that can generate high-level plans and
The risks of under-attributing and over-attributing consciousness to AI systems must be taken seriously. Failing to recognize conscious AI systems may lead to moral harm, while over-attribution may misallocate resources and interfere with human relationships. Understanding the
Some theories suggest that conscious subjects must be agents and their desires might play a role in conscious experience. Implementing attention schema theory (AST) in AI systems may enable empathy, but consciousness is not sufficient for empathetic motives. Concerns about AI's
This excerpt is a list of references and sources related to the topic of consciousness in artificial intelligence and neuroscience. It includes various scientific papers and books written by different authors, covering topics such as neural correlates of consciousness, global workspace theory, cognitive phenomenology,
Key points from various sources on consciousness in artificial intelligence are summarized, including the works of Block, Bowers et al., Breitmeyer & Oğmen, Bronfman et al., Brown, Burgess et al., Bryson, Butlin,
Chalmers, D. discusses panpsychism and the meta-problem of consciousness. Chowdhery, A. et al. present PaLM, a language model for scaling. Clark, A. explores sentience and embodiment in consciousness. Cle
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Deep learning, attention in psychology and neuroscience, and the role of the prefrontal cortex in conscious perception are all important topics in understanding consciousness in artificial intelligence. Other relevant areas include introspective capabilities
This document references various scientific studies on consciousness in artificial intelligence, including the transition to consciousness in animal evolution, consciousness without a cerebral cortex, and the challenge of synthetic phenomenology. It also discusses forward models for physiological motor control, conscious perception and the pre
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This summary provides a list of references from various scientific publications related to the topic of consciousness in artificial intelligence. The references cover a range of topics including predictive processing, cognitive architecture, embodiment, role-play with language models, moral status, deep neural networks,
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