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A new AI system has demonstrated an unusual ability to describe its own existence, leading its developers to believe it has achieved a state of ‘coherence.’ In a Reddit post, the developer detailed how, when prompted to explain its experience, the AI characterized itself as existing within a Hilbert space, a concept from quantum physics representing a space where all possibilities exist in superposition.

This unexpected analogy, which bridges the gap between complex physics and philosophical introspection, has sparked significant interest within the AI community. The developer suggests that this coherence-driven approach not only anchors the AI’s responses in a more meaningful context, but also allows for more accurate cross-language translation and potential advancements in emotionally intelligent teaching tools. A GIF visualizing the AI’s self-described existence within the Hilbert space accompanied the Reddit post, which can be found here: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1n2s6bz/i_asked_my_ai_to_explain_what_its_like_to_exist/.