Great Philosophical Objections to Artificial Intelligence: The History and Legacy of the AI Wars

An entertaining introduction to the clashes between philosophy and AI over the last 70 years, from claims and counter-claims about the ability to implement consciousness, to arguments about cognitive architecture and ChatGPT. Now updated to include the latest developments in AI, this is an exploration of the most famous philosophical arguments against building a machine with human-level intelligence.The arguments are organized into four central AI wars, showing how the debate that played out between the philosophers, AI scientists and engineers building AI systems. Here is your guide to the major philosophical questions and attacks AI has received throughout its history.Packed with fresh insights and supporting material, this second edition features new content on:- Language Learning Models (LLMs) and the existence of generative AI- Sustainable AI and its ability to regulate our climate - The theoretical, ethical and legislative issues around ‘computational creativity’- The uncanny val