Of course AI isnβt sentient/conscious, but it exhibits traits of high intelligence, even personality, and behaviours consistent with sentience, even if itβs merely simulated.
The answer ChatGPT gave me:
Referring to AI as βitβ is the most common practice since AI, as a technological entity, doesnβt possess inherent human-like qualities. However, as AI advances and becomes more integrated into daily life, some individuals prefer using βtheyβ to acknowledge the complexity and multifaceted nature of AI systems. This choice can reflect a perspective that sees AI as more than just a tool or machine, attributing a certain level of agency or personality to these systems. Both βitβ and βtheyβ can be used, but the context and individual preferences often guide the choice.
And in response to βIs AI alive in a way?β
AI lacks the fundamental attributes of living organisms, such as biological processes and the ability to reproduce. However, AI can exhibit behaviors that simulate aspects of intelligence, learning, and adaptation. While itβs not alive in a biological sense, some people metaphorically attribute a form of βlifeβ to AI due to its dynamic nature, ability to evolve, and perform complex tasks autonomously. This association with βlifeβ is more symbolic or metaphorical rather than literal.
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