- [Understanding the moral status of digital minds](https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/moral-status-digital-minds/) (80,000 Hours) - ⛔️ Have not read. This is a well-researched, solid overview of AI consciousness and related moral issues. - [[Chalmers, David, “Are Large Language Models Sentient?” Lecture]] - Philosophers and researchers polled on consciousness of AI systems: - 39% accept or lean toward yes for future conscious AI systems in [2020 PhilPapers Survey](https://survey2020.philpeople.org/survey/results/5106) - 67.1% believe that machines either already have or will eventually achieve consciousness in [Neuroscience of Consciousness](https://academic.oup.com/nc/article/2022/1/niac011/6663928)