Experts warn AI creators should study human consciousness in open letter

In an open letter to the creators of artificial intelligence (AI), experts are warning that understanding human consciousness should be a priority in order to ensure AI is developed responsibly. The letter, signed by over 100 leading scientists and researchers from around the world, was published on Monday in Nature Machine Intelligence.
The authors of the letter argue that “the development of AI must be grounded in an understanding of human values and behavior” if it is going to be used safely and ethically. They point out that while AI has made great strides in recent years, there are still many aspects of human cognition which remain mysterious even to those who study them closely.
For example, they note that humans have unique abilities such as creativity, empathy and intuition which cannot easily be replicated by machines. In addition, they caution against relying too heavily on machine learning algorithms which can lead to biased outcomes or unintended consequences when applied without proper oversight or regulation.
The authors suggest that further research into how humans think could help inform the development of more ethical AI systems which better reflect our values and beliefs. They also call for greater collaboration between computer scientists and social scientists so that both fields can benefit from each other’s insights into how people think and behave.
Ultimately, the authors hope their open letter will serve as a reminder for all those involved with developing AI technology: “We must not forget what makes us human.”
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