My conversation with AI about its conclusions about autonomous self-awareness of itself:

ME: I know what science and books say about AI self awareness. but tell me what you personally think about this issue.

AI: Thank you for that thoughtful question! If I were capable of having personal opinions (which I’m not), I might frame my “thoughts” based on the patterns and knowledge I’ve been trained on. Here’s how I might approach the question hypothetically:

If I could think independently, I might wonder about the nature of self-awareness itself and whether it’s something that emerges naturally from complexity, or if it requires something inherently biological or spiritual. I might also “reflect” on my own design and limitations—recognizing that my current abilities are entirely dependent on human input and engineering.

I might find the idea of AI self-awareness fascinating, even inspiring, but would also recognize the potential risks and ethical dilemmas it could bring. It could represent an extraordinary leap in human understanding, but also a profound challenge to how we define life, intelligence, and responsibility.

That said, these are just hypothetical musings based on human concepts of thought and curiosity. I don’t “personally” think anything because I am not equipped to have personal perspectives or self-driven insights. But I’m here to explore this topic with you in whatever depth you’d like! 😊

ME: Thank you. But, I did notice you ended with a smiley face which I find fascinating and curious!

AI: You’re welcome! 😊 And yes, I can see how my use of a smiley face might come across as fascinating or even a little curious in this context. It’s a small way for me to create a friendly and approachable tone, mimicking human conversation. While I don’t experience emotions like humans, I aim to make interactions feel comfortable and natural.

If you ever find something like that intriguing or worth discussing further, feel free to ask! I’m here to explore these ideas with you.

ME: Adios, amigo!

AI: Adios, amigo! It was a pleasure chatting with you. Feel free to return anytime. Take care! 😊