Season 2 Ep. 9: Does Artificial Intelligence have Direct Experience?

In Buddhist practice, direct experience is a key component of mindfulness and the development of wisdom. Can AI actually have direct experience? And if so, does it actually develop true wisdom?

Doug and Jon continue their conversation about the AI Chatbots viewed through the lens of Buddhadharma.

Blake Lemoine’s Chat with LAMDA

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