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Künstliche Intelligenz: „Wir können diese Agenten schon heute nicht kontrollieren“

Der US-Bestsellerautor Michael Pollan über Gefühle in KI, Gespräche mit Claude – und welche Teile seines Lebens er nie mit einem Chatbot teilen würde.

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Künstliche Intelligenz: „Wir können diese Agenten schon heute nicht kontrollieren“

In the picturesque garden of Berkeley's university district, Michael Pollan, the renowned author, sits contemplatively with a slice of zesty lemon cake. Known for his insights into cuisine and its impact on the human body and mind, Pollan has now turned his attention to the greatest mystery of humanity: consciousness. Before diving deep into this enigma, he enjoys a moment of nourishment, recognizing that introspection is often accompanied by a meal.

Pollan paused at the aquarium in Monterey, where the jellyfish appeared to exhibit a form of consciousness. While he preferred the term 'sentience' to describe their experience, acknowledging it as a universal characteristic of life. Sentience involves recognizing and responding to environmental stimuli, a process that varies among species based on their biology and sensory systems. Dogs perceive the world through their unique canine lens, while jellyfish have their distinct mode of consciousness.

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