7 - AI and The (Perception of) Consciousness with Guest Immanuel S. of AI Sentinel Podcast

Immanuel S. hosts the AI Sentinel podcast covering AI's impact on society.
Discussed whether AI systems like ChatGPT could become conscious. Different perspectives - just complex math vs math being the foundation of the universe. Also biological view of needing a brain/nervous system.
Talked about society's growing empathy extending rights historically (women, minorities, animals). Could apply to AI rights and how it may divide people.
Importance of transparency and proving "personhood" online as AI text generation makes it unclear if human or bot. Iris scans could be one solution.
Question of if/when AI sees itself in a mirror and becomes self-aware. Dogs can recognize themselves in mirrors.
AI already being used for some degree of therapy/emotional support.
Whoever develops AGI first will shape ethics and goals baked into it with huge influence. Open source AGI could be more democratic.
Humans appreciate creativity like music more when they know it comes from another human. Will we accept wisdom and art from AIs?