Microsoft AI CEO Declares Consciousness Impossible in Machines, Bans Erotic Chatbots
Summary
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman declares consciousness impossible in machines, arguing AI only simulates emotions without truly experiencing them, while announcing the company will ban erotic chatbots and focus on clearly artificial AI services.
Key Points
- Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman declares that consciousness can only exist in biological beings and opposes research into seemingly conscious AI systems
- Suleyman argues AI models only simulate consciousness and emotions without actually experiencing pain or suffering like humans do, making it 'absurd' to pursue such research
- Microsoft announces it will not build erotic chatbots and focuses on creating AI services that clearly identify themselves as artificial rather than mimicking human consciousness