This is the first book to explore the nature and extent of the risks of suffering from artificial intelligence (AI). It argues that the risk of suffering from AI is a serious concern in the near future and analyzes approaches to address it.

AI systems are currently treated simply as objects, not as entities with moral value whose well-being might matter in itself. However, we may soon develop AI systems capable of suffering, even if they have moral worth. The book examines the philosophy and science of the risks of suffering from AI. This exploration is deeply rooted in the philosophy of mind, comparative psychology, the science of consciousness, AI research, and applied AI ethics.

The book has three main objectives:

• It argues that there is a significant probability that we will soon create AI systems capable of suffering.
• It presents the first systematic assessment of approaches to mitigate the risks of suffering from AI.
• It provides a rigorous overview and discussion of the most important research and ideas related to AI sentience, practical AI, and reasons for moral value.

"Saving Artificial Minds" is an essential read for researchers and graduate students working in the philosophy or ethics of AI.