ID 2408: Voices on Conscious Machines: A Comprehensive Survey Analysis on Strong AI

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Background

This project investigates what people think about AI becoming more like humans. We’re surveying a broad range of individuals to understand their opinions, focusing on topics like autonomy, consciousness, ethical, and moral concerns.

Using qualitative insights, we aim to uncover patterns in scientific community. The goal is to understand how scientists will react dealing with a conscious AI.

In simpler terms, we want to know how much scientists consider implications of creating a strong AI, what do they consider an artificial life form, how they feel responsible towards such life, and should such a life form possess rights in the society.

 

Tasks:

  • Literature research in AI, neuroscience and philosophy
  • Survey design
  • Recruitment
  • Data collection
  • Data analysis

Qualification:

  • In-depth knowledge in Artificial Intelligence
  • Basic knowledge or strong interest in philosophy, theology, neuroscience or biology
  • English language C1
  • Ideally German language C1
  • Ideally you have seen Star Trek (TNG- season 2 Episode 9), The Matrix & Bladerunner or are willing to watch

Supervisors:

Madeleine Flaucher, M. Sc.

Researcher & PhD Candidate

Hamid Moradi, M. Sc.

Researcher & PhD Candidate

Please use the application form to apply for the topic. We will then get in contact with you.