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Back Row 488 | Could A.I. Develop a Soul?

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In this extended season finale episode, Radio Matt & Mo take a look at the LaMDA Google AI and the engineer who was suspended for releasing transcripts of his discussion with the AI in which the AI claims to be sentient and have a soul. Is this possible? What exactly counts as a “soul” anyway?

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Monday, June 20, 2022 | Could an A.I. Develop a Soul? | 488
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Radio Matt
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Station Manager of LTN Radio and co-host of the "Nerd History Podcast" & the "Two Words Podcast". Matt is a third-generation radio station manager who has done pretty much every job in the radio industry. Matt is the father of two boys and a little girl. It's probably the best thing about him.
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Former co-host of "The Back Row Morning Show", Megan lives in North Carolina.

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Radio Matt
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Station Manager of LTN Radio and co-host of the "Nerd History Podcast" & the "Two Words Podcast". Matt is a third-generation radio station manager who has done pretty much every job in the radio industry. Matt is the father of two boys and a little girl. It's probably the best thing about him.

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