Let’s start with the summer’s biggest AI news: A (former) Google engineer attempts to become a “whistleblower” because he believes that one of Google’s large language models (LaMDA) is sentient. If you’ve only seen headlines, it’s worth reading the original Washington Post piece. My opinion? The AI is not sentient, but the language simulation is amazing. (Gift link that gives you free access without a subscription)

Guest curated by Kate Darling. From Weekly Filet #Special, in September 2022.