Summary of Perceptions Of Sentient Ai and Other Digital Minds: Evidence From the Ai, Morality, and Sentience (aims) Survey, by Jacy Reese Anthis et al.
Perceptions of Sentient AI and Other Digital Minds: Evidence from the AI, Morality, and Sentience (AIMS) Survey
by Jacy Reese Anthis, Janet V.T. Pauketat, Ali Ladak, Aikaterina Manoli
First submitted to arxiv on: 11 Jul 2024
Categories
- Main: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
- Secondary: Computers and Society (cs.CY); Emerging Technologies (cs.ET); Human-Computer Interaction (cs.HC)
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| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The paper presents findings from the nationally representative AI, Morality, and Sentience (AIMS) survey, conducted in 2021 and 2023. The results show that humans’ perception of mind and morality towards AI has increased significantly, with one-fifth of respondents believing some AI systems are currently sentient and 38% supporting legal rights for sentient AI. Conversely, people have become more opposed to building digital minds, with 63% supporting a ban on smarter-than-human AI and 69% on sentient AI. The study highlights the importance of understanding human perception and coexistence with digital minds in the development of safe and beneficial AI. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary A new survey shows that people are thinking more about artificial intelligence (AI) and its relationship to humans. Many believe some AI systems have feelings or thoughts, and a third think they should have the same rights as humans. At the same time, most people don’t want to build super smart AI or give it human-like qualities. The survey suggests that understanding how we feel about AI is crucial for making sure technology benefits everyone. |
