If A.I. systems become conscious, should they have rights?

undefined 29, 2025

Source: nyt

Tech columnist Kevin Roose explores the growing debate over A.I. consciousness, sparked by Anthropic's research into “model welfare.” While current A.I. systems like Claude aren’t believed to be conscious, researchers are considering ethical treatment in case future models develop awareness. Though many remain skeptical, some believe it's worth studying A.I. welfare alongside safety and alignment, just in case. Roose, a humanist, stresses the focus should remain on protecting people first.

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