By Futurist Thomas Frey
The Question We’re Not Ready to Answer
Somewhere between 2030 and 2040, we’ll face a question that sounds like science fiction but has profound legal, ethical, and philosophical implications: when does an AI system deserve personhood? Not just recognition as sophisticated software, but actual legal and moral status as a person with rights, responsibilities, and standing under law.
Let me walk you through what personhood AI actually means, what characteristics define it, and why we’re completely unprepared for the legal and ethical chaos this creates.
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