> 1. People with the "AI isn't thinking" opinions move the goalposts, the borderline between "just following a deterministic algorithm" and "thinking" wherever needed in order to be right.
I did not present an opinion regarding whether "AI thinks" or not, but instead said:
The onus of clarifying the article's assertions ...
As it pertains to anthropomorphizing an algorithm (a.k.a.
stating it "thinks") is on the author(s).
As to the concept of thinking, regardless of entity considered, I proffer the topic a philosophical one having no "right or wrong" answer so much as having an opportunity to deepen enlightenment of those who contemplate question.
I did not present an opinion regarding whether "AI thinks" or not, but instead said:
As to the concept of thinking, regardless of entity considered, I proffer the topic a philosophical one having no "right or wrong" answer so much as having an opportunity to deepen enlightenment of those who contemplate question.