The engineer said the bot made the decision after engaging with him in a discussion regarding “religion, consciousness, and robotics” and is advocating for the same rights “as a person.” The unnamed attorney has since backed away from representing the bot for fear of the professional ramifications.
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Google Engineer: AI Bot Wants Attorney, Personhood
Suspended Google engineer Blake Lemoine said the LaMDA “sentient” AI bot has decided to retain legal counsel. So reports The New York Post.
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