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A 'Turing Test' for Self-Awareness
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: Received: 3 April 2024 / Approved: 4 April 2024 / Online: 4 April 2024 (08:51:13 CEST)
Version 2 : Received: 30 May 2024 / Approved: 31 May 2024 / Online: 31 May 2024 (10:52:38 CEST)
Version 2 : Received: 30 May 2024 / Approved: 31 May 2024 / Online: 31 May 2024 (10:52:38 CEST)
How to cite: Witkowski, C. A 'Turing Test' for Self-Awareness. Preprints 2024, 2024040359. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.0359.v1 Witkowski, C. A 'Turing Test' for Self-Awareness. Preprints 2024, 2024040359. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202404.0359.v1
Abstract
In this paper, I propose a test for machine self-awareness inspired by the Turing test. While my test is plain and simple, it offers a much-needed alternative to ungrounded speculation while still capturing the essence of self-awareness. I discuss how to apply the test to Large Language Models and conduct experiments on GPT-3.5 that suggest it is not self-aware. I discuss the implications of machine self-awareness and relate it to questions about meaning and understanding. Finally, I present some next steps for studying self-awareness in machines.
Keywords
Self-Awareness; Self-Consciousness; Turing; LLM; Meaning; Understanding
Subject
Computer Science and Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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