A developer argues that while AI is not conscious, it is increasingly functioning as a form of unconscious cognition, shaping human behavior and decision-making in ways that mimic the psychological unconscious. The piece explores how AI systems, through pattern recognition and predictive algorithms, influence actions without conscious awareness, raising questions about autonomy and agency.
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https://theconvivialsociety.substack.com/p/ai-is-not-conscious-but-it-is-becoming Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48550941
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