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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman published an article in September 2025 arguing that model welfare research is not only unnecessary but could have catastrophic effects on human well-being.
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10/21/2026
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UnverifiedSome researchers and ethicists have begun to seriously discuss the topic of 'model welfare,' namely whether we should be morally responsible for AI systems if they may possess some form of experience.64% similarUnverifiedModel welfare is a research direction that has emerged in the field of AI ethics in recent years, with the core question being whether large language models possess internal states worthy of moral consideration.63% similarUnverifiedSuleyman argues that AI models should not be treated as entities that have feelings, preferences, rights, or claims on our well-being.62% similarVerifiedThe author believes that AI deployment is not about reducing costs and increasing efficiency, but about solving pain-point problems, and that enterprises only think about cutting labor costs when they are unable to make money.61% similarUnverifiedModel Welfare does not assert that AI possesses consciousness or emotions, but rather draws on the precautionary principle under uncertainty from animal welfare research, taking preventive measures when it cannot be determined whether a system has internal experiences.61% similar
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