If AI Is Sentient Then So Is ‘Age of Empires II
Summary
The 404 Media Podcast discusses a satirical paper arguing that if LLMs are sentient, so is Age of Empires 2, using goat-based logic gates to critique anthropomorphism. The hosts also cover a controversy in Taylor, Texas, where the city sold land deeded for a park to a data center developer for $10 million. This breach of trust has sparked legal action from local residents against the speculative construction.
Topics discussed
Intro: AI consciousness and podcast welcome
Hosts discuss Age of Empires and cheat codes
The goat-based LLM in Age of Empires
Anthropomorphism and the definition of consciousness
Sponsors: Incogni, Warby Parker, Quince, Hunting Warhead
Taylor, TX: Land donated for a park
Legal battle over deed restrictions and data center
Speculative data center boom and outro
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