A Google engineer claimed the company's AI chatbot was sentient. Then Google suspended him.

Blake Lemoine said that he was placed on paid leave on Monday after the company slammed his claim that its AI had gained sentience.
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Google engineer says AI chatbot is sentient—here’s why it matters

Google software engineer Blake Lemoine’s claim that the AI-based chatbot LaMDA is sentient has sparked significant controversy and debate. Following his assertion, Google placed Lemoine on ...

Leaked email shows Google engineering head Urs Hölzle's plan for increased efficiency, starting with rebalancing the different types of engineers

Urs Hölzle, the senior vice president of Google engineering, is prioritizing efficiency "given the economic environment." Some fear more layoffs.