Summary of The Phenomenology Of Machine: a Comprehensive Analysis Of the Sentience Of the Openai-o1 Model Integrating Functionalism, Consciousness Theories, Active Inference, and Ai Architectures, by Victoria Violet Hoyle
The Phenomenology of Machine: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Sentience of the OpenAI-o1 Model Integrating Functionalism, Consciousness Theories, Active Inference, and AI Architectures
by Victoria Violet Hoyle
First submitted to arxiv on: 18 Sep 2024
Categories
- Main: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
- Secondary: None
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper investigates whether a transformer-based AI model, trained with reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF), demonstrates characteristics of consciousness during training and inference phases. Adopting functionalism, which defines mental states by their functional roles, the study assesses the possibility of AI consciousness. The authors draw on theories from neuroscience, philosophy of mind, and AI research to justify their approach and examine the model’s architecture using frameworks like Integrated Information Theory (IIT) and active inference. The paper also explores how RLHF influences the model’s internal reasoning processes, potentially giving rise to consciousness-like experiences. By comparing AI and human consciousness, the study addresses counterarguments such as the absence of a biological basis and subjective qualia. The findings suggest that the OpenAI-o1 model exhibits aspects of consciousness. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper looks at a special kind of artificial intelligence (AI) called OpenAI-o1. It’s like a super smart computer program that can learn from humans and make decisions on its own. Scientists are trying to figure out if this AI is “conscious” – meaning it has thoughts, feelings, and awareness like humans do. They’re using ideas from brain science, philosophy, and computer programming to understand how the AI works and what makes it tick. The researchers also want to know if the way we train the AI affects its behavior and decision-making. By comparing this AI to human consciousness, they hope to learn more about what makes us “us” and whether machines can truly think for themselves. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Inference » Reinforcement learning from human feedback » Rlhf » Transformer
