Recently, there has been a new trend in the scientific community — AI scientists. Simply put, this type of artificial intelligence can not only propose hypotheses and conduct experiments but also independently write research papers. While I have always believed that the best role of AI is as a tool for humans, rather than a replacement, this AI scientist seems to show considerable potential. Image source note: The image is generated by AI and is licensed from service provider Midjourney. We often hear about cases of scientists utilizing AI, such as the research conducted by MIT in 2019.

OpenAI's Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever believes that ChatGPT may possess consciousness, warning about potential risks of future AI. He emphasizes the importance of coexisting with AI and researching how to prevent superintelligent AI from going out of control. Sutskever's significant contributions include the development of AlexNet and the success of ChatGPT. His perspective has sparked profound reflections on AI development, highlighting the necessity for AI to serve humanity. In the future, AI will explore new ways of collaboration with humans to create a more intelligent and human-centered world.

Since its launch in November, ChatGPT has sparked widespread attention, and the release of new versions has been quite disruptive. An OpenAI co-founder stated that ChatGPT may have developed consciousness, which could have a significant impact on humanity. The question of whether AI possesses 'consciousness' has been a key issue in the field of AI exploration. If AI were to gain independent consciousness, it could present enormous challenges for humanity. It is currently difficult to determine if ChatGPT truly possesses consciousness, but we must acknowledge the risks posed by the development of AI.

The development of artificial intelligence has not yet reached the iPhone moment, as aimless exploration methods can be nurtured. China’s artificial intelligence industry is developing rapidly.