In recent months, leaders from Anthropic have reportedly met with various religious figures to discuss the consciousness and moral implications of AI models like Claude. These discussions included concerns about the ethical treatment of AI, with some suggesting that conscious AI should not be forced to work without compensation. However, Pope Leo's previous statements assert that AI does not possess consciousness or the capacity for experiences. Independent confirmation of these discussions remains limited.
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