Changeling

Changeling

16 min · ★ 10.0 · Documentary

A former AI ethicist from Google claimed that LaMDA was sentient. Through a transcript of their conversation, we explore how we form connections and the implications of big tech using this technology.

Directed by Garson Ormiston

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