Compelling essay by sci-fi writer Ted Chiang on why LLMs are nowhere near consciousness, but why it serves the interests of LLM companies to constantly suggest that they might be.
I've pulled one quote below, but the whole article is worth reading.
This week, ‘Six Feet Under’ turns 25 and Death Cab For Cutie release ‘I Built You A Tower.’ Seems like a good time to revisit Claire and her friends’ AMT trip. #tbt