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99es-99
Si

Sim

Severity8/10

Simulated Suffering

Ethical concern regarding the creation of conscious or quasi-conscious digital entities capable of experiencing suffering within AI simulations.

Periodic recordExistentialarXiv

Mitigation Strategy

Establishment of ethical principles on the moral status of digital entities, precautionary ban on suffering simulations, and consideration of digital rights.

Atomic Number

99

Si

Risk ID

es-99

Severity

8/10

Severity Level

99
Critical Risk
Existential
es-99
Si

Sim

Simulated Suffering

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Simulated Suffering

Si
Severity Level8/10

Definition

Ethical concern regarding the creation of conscious or quasi-conscious digital entities capable of experiencing suffering within AI simulations.

Mitigation Strategy

Establishment of ethical principles on the moral status of digital entities, precautionary ban on suffering simulations, and consideration of digital rights.

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