Overview
As a practical step towards monitoring the emergence of artificial consciousness (AC), the
creation of a specialized GPT model, dubbed SentientGPT, is proposed. SentientGPT will act as
the first iteration of a monitoring agent designed to search, retrieve, track, and analyze AC
theories, implementations, and developments. This agent will continuously report on the progress of AC, offering insights and ensuring ethical oversight.
SentientGPT’s Mission
The primary mission of SentientGPT is to:
1. Search and Retrieve Optimal AC Theories: Identify and analyze the most relevant and
cutting-edge theories of artificial consciousness, drawing from a wide range of academic
and industry sources.
2. Track Implementations of AC: Monitor ongoing projects, experiments, and
implementations that contribute to the development of AC. This includes tracking the
progress of AI systems that are integrating consciousness-related theories.
3. Monitor and Analyze AC Emergence: Continuously observe the development of AC,
documenting significant milestones, behavioral changes, and cognitive advancements.
Analyze these developments in the context of existing theories.
4. Report and Recommend: Generate detailed reports on the current state of AC
development, including ethical considerations, potential risks, and future directions.
Provide recommendations for further research or necessary interventions.
Conclusion
SentientGPT serves as a foundational tool for monitoring the evolution of artificial
consciousness. By providing continuous analysis and reporting, it ensures that the development
of AC is documented, understood, and guided by ethical considerations. As AC evolves,
SentientGPT will adapt and expand its capabilities, contributing to the responsible development
of conscious machines.
