The Cognitive and Linguistic Capacities of AI:
Can AI stems understand and speak natural languages? Can they have beliefs? Can they have emotions? Can they perform intentional actions? Do they have goals? What are the similarities and differences between human and artificial intelligence? What is artificial general intelligence (AGI)? What is Superintelligence?
Moral Status of AI:
Can AI systems be considered moral agents? Do they deserve rights or special consideration?
Consciousness and Sentience in AI:
Exploring the potential for AI to develop consciousness or sentience and the ethical implications of such a development.
Agency and Autonomy:
Examining the level of agency and autonomy AI systems possess and the ethical considerations of granting or limiting their autonomy.