The Movement That Wants Us to Care About AI Model Welfare

In this episode of the Odd Lots podcast, hosts Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway interview Larissa Schiavo from Elios AI about AI consciousness and welfare. They explore the ethical considerations of AI sentience, discussing how to determine if AI systems are conscious and deserving of moral consideration. The conversation covers various theories of consciousness, the challenges of assessing AI welfare, and the potential implications for human society if AI rights become a significant issue. They also touch on the role of AI companies and governments in setting standards for AI welfare and the potential conflicts between AI safety and AI rights.