5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI for companionship, AI consciousness, more
Today, December 22, the artificial intelligence (AI) space is asking us deep, philosophical questions, as new developments point towards its innovative use cases and its internal nature. A talkative robot called ElliQ, created by Intuition Robotics, is helping senior citizens in the US combat loneliness by offering them companionship. AI for companionship is a hotly explored space, and it is something even Elon Musk has talked about. In other news, a coalition of scientists is raising serious questions about the AI consciousness. They say the answers to these questions will shed light on the ethical usage of the technology as well as help us guide AI safety measures.
Intuition Robotics, an Israel-based tech firm, has recently launched an AI-powered robot called ElliQ, which can listen to users and respond verbally, as per a report by ABC. The company's robots have been launched in the US, and they have become an important tool to help senior citizens battle their loneliness. These chatty robots are being used by many elderly people, and they spend time having casual conversations.
As per the report, ElliQ can tell jokes, play music, and even tell motivational quotes. It also comes with a video screen that can help users with exercises, medication, water reminders, and more.
According to a report by the Nature journal, a coalition of scientists is asking questions about the consciousness of AI. The question is simple — does AI have a consciousness and understand us?
In comments to the United Nations, the Association for Mathematical Consciousness Science (AMCS) urges increased funding for research on consciousness and AI. They emphasize the urgency of scientific exploration into the boundaries between conscious and
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