Suzanne Gildert

In this engaging conversation, scientist Suzanne Gildert, co-founder of Nirvanic Consciousness Technologies Inc., shares her passion for merging AI with consciousness. She critiques traditional AI models, suggesting that consciousness might actually originate from the quantum realm. Gildert explores the relationship between biology, AI, and quantum mechanics, revealing innovative ideas on sentient machines living alongside humans. Her insights on the fusion of art and science deepen our understanding of consciousness, painting a vivid picture of a future where robotics and humanity coexist.

Suzanne Gildert, founder/CEO exploring AI–human integration. Rich Sutton, Turing Award pioneer in reinforcement learning. Niamh Gavin, applied AI scientist and CEO focused on foundation models. They debate whether AI justified the software selloff, how AI rewrites product cycles and orgs, risks from opaque models and hallucinations, and a possible future of AI-merged humans versus those who opt out.

In this discussion, Suzanne Gildert, a quantum engineer and AI researcher, delves into the intriguing intersection of AI and consciousness. She shares her journey from quantum computing to exploring sentient robots, raising ethical questions about their potential experiences. Suzanne also touches on the ties between quantum physics and consciousness, advocating for experimental approaches to test these links. The conversation highlights the need for careful regulation as technology advances, questioning what consciousness truly means in a robotic context.