Hinton says AI already has subjective experience. I'm not convinced, and the Hugging Face breach doesn't change that

Geoffrey Hinton suggests that AI already possesses subjective experience, a claim that the author disputes, even in light of recent events like the Hugging Face breach. The author clarifies that an AI model, such as GPT, Claude, or Gemini, is distinct from an AI agent. A model is a trained system for text processing, while an agent combines a model with scaffolding software that enables it to perform actions through a loop, interacting with tools like browsers or email.

This article distinguishes between AI models and agents, unlike many discussions that conflate the two when addressing AI's subjective experience.