Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should sentient artificial intelligence have human rights?
Position‹2 of 2

No, sentient artificial intelligence should not have human rights

This position holds that even a sentient artificial intelligence should not hold human rights. Opponents argue that such rights are grounded in human embodiment, mortality and membership of a human community, and that sentience alone cannot be verified from outside.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Human rights are grounded in human embodiment and mortality
  2. We could never verify the sentience the claim depends on